Abstract: This paper summarizes the procedure for the computation of nominal bending resistance of reinforced, prestressed, and partially prestressed concrete members according to the 1994 “AASHTO LRFD Specifications for Highway ...

Abstract: Based on equilibrium and compatibility, a general analysis procedure is developed for cracked prestressed and partially prestressed concrete composite sections in the elastic range of behavior. Direct equations are derived ...

Abstract: A model to predict the stress‐strain behavior of concrete composites under random cyclic compressive loadings is developed. The model uses the envelope unloading strain as an index of load history. The plastic strain and ...

Abstract: The main objective of the present research is to develop a rational model to predict the elastic modulus of fiber‐reinforced, quasibrittle matrices such as cement and ceramic matrices. Generally, the elastic modulus of a ...

Abstract: This is the first of a two‐part paper involving a fundamental study of bond in fiber‐reinforced cement composites. The concept of a relationship between the bond shear stress and the local slip at the interface between the ...

Abstract: This is the second of a two‐part paper involving a fundamental study of the bond‐stress‐slip relationship between steel fibers and cement‐based matrices. It presents a validation of the analytical model developed in the ...

Abstract: An asphalt plug joint (APJ) is a type of expansion joint providing quick, easy, and cheap installation along with good surface flatness. However, APJs are known to suffer from premature failure, and their behavior, especially ...

Abstract: This paper describes a new test system that relies on sudden strain energy release to subject cementitious composite specimens to high-strain-rate tensile loading. The proposed system is (1) more cost effective to build ...