Abstract
The present paper deals with minimum reinforcement to ensure
limitation of crack widths in concrete structures subjected to
small imposed strains, such as those from restrained shrinkage or
thermal actions. A theory is presented, which models the behaviour
of a tensile member from zero load to first yielding of
reinforcement. The theory takes into account the formation of each
crack. However, concluding the paper, a simple design formula is
given, which provides the amount of reinforcement, necessary to
ensure a given crack width.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proc. 2nd Ukrainian Conf. on |
Place of Publication | Kiev |
Publisher | The State Research Institute of Building Construction |
Publication date | 1999 |
Pages | 244-249 |
Publication status | Published - 1999 |