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Infrastructure Research Institute Scholarly Works: Recent submissions
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Splice Strength of Epoxy-Coated High Relative Rib Area Bars
(University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., 1996-05)The effect of epoxy coating on the splice strength of high relative rib area bars with and without confining transverse reinforcement is described. Test results for 47 beam splice specimens containing No. 5, No. 8, or No. ... -
Improving the Development Characteristics of Steel Reinforcing Bars
(University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., 1995-08)The bond characteristics of deformed reinforcing bars are investigated ctnd design equations for development and splice lengths are obtained with the goal of improving the bond strength of steel reinforcing bars to concrete. ... -
Rapid Evaluation of Corrosion-Resistant Concrete Reinforcing Steel in the Presence of Deicers
(University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., 1995-07)Research to evaluate the properties of a corrosion resistant concrete reinforcing steel is reported. The steel is microalloyed (using copper, chromium, and phosphorous), and subjected to a special heat treatment, to provide ... -
Evaluation of Corrosion-Resistant Steel Reinforcing Bars
(University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., 1995-07)The corrosion performance of a new reinforcing steel is compared with that of conventional steeL The effects of both microalloying and a special heat treatment are evaluated. The microalloying includes small increases in ... -
Mechanical and Corrosion Properties of a High-Strength, High Chromium Reinforcing Steel for Concrete
(South Dakota Department of Transportation Office of Research, 2002-03-31)The corrosion of reinforcing steel in highway structures results in maintenance and replacement costs in the United States that are measured in billions of dollars. The use of deicing salts has resulted in the steady ... -
Corrosion-Resistant Steel Reinforcing Bars
(University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., 1995-05)The corrosion of reinforcing steel in highway structures results in maintenance and replacement costs in the United States that are measured in billions of dollars. These costs would be greatly reduced and the durability ... -
Response of Reinforced Concrete Building Subjected to Northridge Earthquake
(University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., 2002-05)The study of instrumented buildings helps to improve the tmderstanding of how structures respond to earthquakes and to decrease losses due to damage in future earthquakes. Traditional methods for modeling reinforced concrete ... -
Corrosion-Resistant Steel Reinforcing Bars
(University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., 1994-09)The corrosion of reinforcing steel in highway structures results in maintenance and replacement costs in the United States that are measured in billions of dollars. These costs would be greatly reduced and the durability ... -
Mechanical Coupler Testing Report
(University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., 1994-07)Three styles of Barsplice couplers were tested at the University of Kansas Structural Engineering and Materials Laboratory. The couplers tested and reported include six 8XL-2Y Bargrip XL Swagged (orange), six 8XL-2Y Bargrip ... -
Cracking in Concrete Bridge Decks
(University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., 1995-04)The causes of cracking in concrete bridge decks are investigated, and procedures are recommended to alleviate the problem. Forty continuous steel girder bridges, thirty-seven composite and three noncomposite, from northeast ... -
Corrosion-Resistant Steel Reinforcing Bars Initial Test
(University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., 1995-04)The initial portion of the first phase of a five phase research effort to evaluate a corrosionresistant steel for reinforcing bars is descnoed. Rapid corrosion potential and time-to-corrosion (macrocell) tests are used. ... -
Permanent Concrete Pavement Markings
(University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., 1994-12)The visibility, durability, and cost-effectiveness of surface pavement markings and previous experience with permanent concrete pavement markings (PCPM) (markings with a service life similar to that of the pavement) are ... -
Shear Strength of Continuous Lightly Reinforced Concrete Joist Systems
(University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., 1994-03)The objective of this research is to study the shear strength of continuous lightly reinforced concrete joist systems. Six two span joists, with and without web reinforcement, and two multiple web joists without web ... -
Finite Element Fracture Analysis of Steel-Concrete Bond
(University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., 1993-11)The effect of deformation pattern on bond strength is studied using a finite element model of a beam-end specimen. The model includes concrete, steel, and transverse reinforcement substructures. A splitting crack is assumed ... -
Bond Strength of Grouted Reinforcing Bars
(University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., 1993-10)The effects of hole preparation method, grout type, hole diameter, bar size, embedment length, cover, reinforcing bar deformation pattern, bar surface condition (epoxy coated or uncoated), orientation of the installed bar, ... -
Automated Crack Identification for Cement Paste
(University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., 1993-04)The development of an automated procedure for the identification of microcracks in cementitious materials is described. The degree and nature of microcracking is measured using backscattered electron images obtained with ... -
Predicting the Cyclic Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Beams
(University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., 1993-03)The effects of beam width on the cyclic behavior of reinforced concrete beamto-column connections are investigated. A new procedure, which takes into consideration the influence of a member's strength, stiffness, and load ... -
Effect of Deformation Height and Spacing on Bond Strength of Reinforcing Bars
(University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., 1993-01)The effect of deformation pattern on bond strength is studied using 1 in. diameter machined bars with deformation heights of 0.05, 0.075, and 0.10 in. and deformation spacings ranging from 0.26 in. to 2.2 in. The combinations ... -
Bond of Epoxy-Coated Wire to Concrete
(University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., 1992-11)The results of a preliminary study of the bond strength of epoxy-coated and uncoated plain and deformed wire are reported. Bond strength is evaluated using 25 beam-end specimens containing Wll and Dll wire with 3f4 in. or ... -
Development Length Criteria: Bars Without Transverse Reinforcement
(University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., 1992-04)An expression that accurately represents development and splice strength as a function of concrete cover and bar spacing is developed and used to establish and evaluate modifications to the bond and development provisions ...
