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Bond of Reinforcement to Superplasticized Concrete
Brettmann, Barie B. Darwin, David Donahey, Rex C.
Brettmann, Barie B.
Darwin, David
Donahey, Rex C.
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Abstract
The effects of superplasticizers on concrete-steel bond strength were studied. Key variables were degree of consolidation; concrete slump, both with and without a superplasticizer; concrete temperature; and bar position. No. 8 deformed reinforcing bars were used with a 2-in (51mm) cover and a 10 in. (254 mm) bonded length. Concrete slumps ranged from 1 3/4 in to 9in. (44 to 229 mm). Three specimens depths were used. All specimens were modified cantilever beam specimens.
The experimental results show that high-slump superplasticized concrete provides a lower bond strength than low-slump concrete of the same strength. Vibration of high-slump concrete increases the bond strength compared to high-slump concrete without vibration. The current ACI top-bar requirements appear to be unconservative for top-cast bars with less than 12 in. (305 mm) of concrete below the bar and are possibly overconservative for nontop-cast bars with more than 12 in. 305 (mm) of concrete below the bar when low-slump concrete is used.
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1986
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American Concrete Institute
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Bond (concrete to reinforcement), Concrete construction, Consolidation, Cover, Plasticizers, Pullout tests, Reinforced concrete, Reinforcing steels, Vibration, Water-reducing agents
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Brettmann, B.B., Darwin, D., Donahey, R.C., "Bond of Reinforcement to Superplasticized Concrete," ACI Journal Vol. 83, No. 12, January-February 1986, pp. 98-107.