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Strength and stiffness of uniaxially tensioned reinforced concrete panels subjected to membrane shear. Technical report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6468973

This report presents experimental and analytical results on internal pressurization effects and seismic shear effects in a concrete containment vessel that is cracked by tension in one direction only. The experimental program, which was restricted to 6 in. thick flat specimens with two-way reinforcement, included establishment of (a) extensional stiffness for uniaxially tensioned specimens stressed to 0.6fy, and (b) shear strength and stiffness of these cracked specimens with tension levels ranging from 0 to 0.9fy; values were about 10 to 15 percent higher than in similar biaxially tensioned specimens. Eleven (11) specimens were tested (6 in monotonic shear and 5 in reversing cyclic shear).

Research Organization:
Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY (USA). Dept. of Structural Engineering
OSTI ID:
6468973
Report Number(s):
NUREG/CR-2788
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English