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    Numerical investigations on the strength of L-shaped short reinforced concrete columns subjected to combined axial load and bending were undertaken for the purpose of providing design aids for structural engineers. The use of a computer lends itself naturally to the solution of the problem which generally requires an iterative process. Therefore, an attempt has been made in this paper to computerize the analysis procedure for L-shaped sections and in the accompanying paper (part II)‡ for T-shaped column sections. The ACI-318, CP-110 and IS-456 codes presented design aids only for square/rectangular and circular columns. Apparently this study constitutes the first to present the interaction curves for L-shaped and T-shaped column sections with the limit state analysis. © 1992.
    (Computer aided analysis of reinforced concrete columns subjected to axial compression and bending-I L-shaped sections) Mallikarjuna; Mahadevappa, P.
    1992
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    Performance of hybrid fibre-reinforced concretes at elevated temperatures
    (Emerald Group Holdings Ltd., 2017) Shirsath, S.K.; Yaragal, S.C.
    Purpose – This study reports the performance of thermally deteriorated concrete with and without fibres. Attempts have been made to find the suitable performance of steel polypropylene (PP) hybrid fibre combination that could significantly enhance the performance of mechanical properties at elevated temperatures. Design/methodology/approach – In this experimental investigation, concrete cubes of 100 mm in size of various compositions were cast and water-cured for 28 days, and later exposed to elevated temperatures of either 200 or 400°C or 600 and or 800°C with a retention period of 2 h. The properties like change in colour and percentage weight loss were evaluated. Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity test was used to obtain qualitative information of strength variation. Residual strength of thermally deteriorated concrete specimen was measured by destructive testing. Findings – Steel fibre volume fraction of 1 per cent improves the compressive strength of concrete in the temperature range of 400 to 800°C. The addition of steel fibre and PP fibre (Mix 3) improves the splitting strength of the concrete at elevated temperature range of 400 to 600°C. Originality/value – Performance enhancement is observed with hybrid fibres for temperature endurance of concrete. © Emerald Publishing Limited.
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    Assessment of thermally deteriorated concrete by drilling resistance test and sound level
    (Maik Nauka Publishing / Springer SBM compmg@maik.ru, 2017) Kulkarni, K.S.; Yaragal, S.C.; Babu Narayan, K.S.; Vardhan, H.
    Concrete being the most versatile and widely used construction material finds application in varied range of structures. Many of these like chimneys, furnaces and reactors have to sustain high temperatures and perhaps all structures have to perform at elevated temperatures in the event of fire accidents. Concrete at elevated temperatures undergoes changes in its physical structure and chemical composition and loses its strength characteristics. Need for quick assessment of fire damaged concrete for strength characteristics, has motivated this work, which explores the potential of drilling resistance test on concrete as a Non Destructive Testing (NDT) tool. Drilling times, penetration depths and sound level measurement while drilling have been recorded and analysed to provide monograms that are handy as reckoners in failure forensics. © 2017, Pleiades Publishing, Ltd.
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    Core recovery: a damage diagnosis tool for thermally deteriorated concrete
    (Emerald Group Holdings Ltd., 2019) Kulkarni, K.S.; Yaragal, S.C.; S.k, B.N.
    Purpose: This paper aims to study and assess residual strengths of concrete specimen exposed to elevated temperatures by core recovery tests. Design/methodology/approach: The appraisal of concrete structures is typically carried out by means of partially destructive tests such as tests on concrete cores taken from the structure and non-destructive testing. Findings: This paper presents results associated with determination of residual compressive strengths of plain and reinforced concrete elements exposed to elevated temperatures by core recovery test. Physical observations and results of compressive strengths of cores extracted from plain cement concrete, as well as from reinforced concrete beam elements exposed to elevated temperatures, have been presented. Originality/value: The empirical relations have been proposed between standard cube and core extracted for compressive strength of concretes exposed to elevated temperatures are useful for damage diagnosis. © 2019, Emerald Publishing Limited.
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    Flexural behavior of reinforced high performance self-compacting alkali activated slag concrete beams
    (Associated Cement Companies Ltd., 2020) Manjunath, R.; Prashanth, M.H.; Narasimhan, M.C.; Bala Bharathi, U.K.
    The present manuscript discusses the results of a series of tests conducted to study, in detail, the performance of reinforced, alkali activated slag concrete beams in terms of their flexural behavior. The present authors have developed and evaluated the performance of a new class of high-performance, self-compacting, alkali-activated slag concrete (HPAASC) mixes, using three industrial by-products, all from the iron and steel industry. While these HPAASC mixes have higher compressive strengths (around 70-90 MPa), reasonable splitting and flexural strengths along with moduli of elasticity, here, in this investigation, reinforced concrete beams made of these mixes are evaluated for their flexural performances in order to promote their applicability in large-scale infrastructural applications. Twelve under-reinforced concrete beams, were cast and were tested. Their flexural behaviors were experimentally evaluated in terms of loads at first crack, ultimate loads, strain-distributions, their load-deflection characteristics along with ductility values. Results of the present study indicate that, all the reinforced beams made of HPAASC mixes exhibit comparable flexural performances, as compared to that of beams cast with a reference OPC-based concrete mix, making a strong case for the possible application of these HPAASC mixes as structural elements in large-scale infrastructure projects. © 2020, Associated Cement Companies Ltd.. All rights reserved.
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    Small-scale laboratory tests for quantifying aggregate interlocking in short-panelled concrete pavements
    (Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2024) Bellary, A.; Suresha, S.N.
    In the present study, a simple and reliabe small-scale laboratory test to assess the performance of aggregate interlocked joints in short-panelled concrete pavements in terms of LTE is proposed. In the proposed test method, conventional standard flexural strength test beam specimens (100×100× 500mm) are used for understanding the performance of aggregate interlocking of PQC mix specimens prepared using coarse aggregates of different NMAS and with addition of both micro and macro fibers. The test setup is also modelled in ANSYS FE software. The experimentally obtained LTE is compared with the LTE obtained from the FE model. The field FWD test is conducted for validation. The relative movement is determined from FWD test, and corresponding LTE is determined using the LTE and RM relationship obtained from experimental results using the proposed test apparatus. There exists good linear fit between the LTE determined using proposed test and field FWD test results. © 2024 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.