Effects of reinforcement corrosion on the structural performance of reinforced concrete beams

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dc.contributor.advisorAlexander, Mark Gavinen_ZA
dc.contributor.advisorKratz, Rolf Dietmaren_ZA
dc.contributor.authorTheron, Gavin De Vosen_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2016-03-28T14:24:21Z
dc.date.available2016-03-28T14:24:21Z
dc.date.issued1994en_ZA
dc.description.abstractThis dissertation is an investigation into the effect of reinforcement corrosion on the structural performance of reinforced concrete beams. Two types of specimens are investigated, the first without any stirrups and the second with stirrups. The specimens were corroded galvanostatically as well as by subjecting them to alternate cycles of wetting and drying with a saline water. An attempt is made at classifying the extent of corrosion of the reinforcing steel and its effects on the concrete. The effect of the corrosion on the structural performance is measured by establishing its effect on the maximum load carrying capacity, the deflections, energy requirements and ductility ratio. The main conclusions made in respect of the effect of reinforcement corrosion are that it causes: a decrease in the load carrying capacity; an increase in the deflections at the equivalent load level; a decrease in the energy requirements to reach the maximum load; and a smoothing of the load-deflection relationship. A limited literature review is also presented to provide background information of corrosion in concrete and general structural behaviour. Guidelines for the development of an analytical model to predict the load carrying capacity of corrosion affected reinforced concrete beams are also given.en_ZA
dc.identifier.apacitationTheron, G. D. V. (1994). <i>Effects of reinforcement corrosion on the structural performance of reinforced concrete beams</i>. (Thesis). University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment ,Department of Civil Engineering. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/18238en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationTheron, Gavin De Vos. <i>"Effects of reinforcement corrosion on the structural performance of reinforced concrete beams."</i> Thesis., University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment ,Department of Civil Engineering, 1994. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/18238en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationTheron, G. 1994. Effects of reinforcement corrosion on the structural performance of reinforced concrete beams. University of Cape Town.en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Theron, Gavin De Vos AB - This dissertation is an investigation into the effect of reinforcement corrosion on the structural performance of reinforced concrete beams. Two types of specimens are investigated, the first without any stirrups and the second with stirrups. The specimens were corroded galvanostatically as well as by subjecting them to alternate cycles of wetting and drying with a saline water. An attempt is made at classifying the extent of corrosion of the reinforcing steel and its effects on the concrete. The effect of the corrosion on the structural performance is measured by establishing its effect on the maximum load carrying capacity, the deflections, energy requirements and ductility ratio. The main conclusions made in respect of the effect of reinforcement corrosion are that it causes: a decrease in the load carrying capacity; an increase in the deflections at the equivalent load level; a decrease in the energy requirements to reach the maximum load; and a smoothing of the load-deflection relationship. A limited literature review is also presented to provide background information of corrosion in concrete and general structural behaviour. Guidelines for the development of an analytical model to predict the load carrying capacity of corrosion affected reinforced concrete beams are also given. DA - 1994 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 1994 T1 - Effects of reinforcement corrosion on the structural performance of reinforced concrete beams TI - Effects of reinforcement corrosion on the structural performance of reinforced concrete beams UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/18238 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/18238
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationTheron GDV. Effects of reinforcement corrosion on the structural performance of reinforced concrete beams. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment ,Department of Civil Engineering, 1994 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/18238en_ZA
dc.language.isoengen_ZA
dc.publisher.departmentDepartment of Civil Engineeringen_ZA
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.subject.otherCivil Engineeringen_ZA
dc.titleEffects of reinforcement corrosion on the structural performance of reinforced concrete beamsen_ZA
dc.typeMaster Thesis
dc.type.qualificationlevelMasters
dc.type.qualificationnameMSc (Eng)en_ZA
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