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Cracking of reinforced concrete

Authors: Jean Michel TORRENTI, Francis BARRE

Publication date: May 10, 2016, Review date: August 24, 2021 | Lire en français

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    Cracking of reinforced concrete is a normal phenomenon given the fundamental characteristics of this material. However, whether for esthetic or durability reasons, it is judicious to limit the crack openings. This article describes the relations between cracking and durability, and discusses the concept of crack opening. Different theories of the mechanical behavior of reinforced concrete are presented and compared with regulatory approaches. These theories show that reducing stress in the steel reinforcement and using the smallest diameter bars limit crack opening.

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    Cracking in reinforced concrete is a normal phenomenon, given the material's operating principle. However, whether for aesthetic or durability reasons, crack openings must be controlled.

    After presenting the relationship between cracking – and durability, and discussing the notion of crack opening, various theories on the mechanical behavior of reinforced concrete are presented and compared with regulatory approaches.

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