A New Theoretical Model Study on the Cover Cracking Mechanism of RC Structures Due to Rebar Corrosion

Authors :: Weishan Chen
Shaohui He
Jiawen Zhang Dr
Ping Liu
Weidong Lei
Ya Luo Dr
Source :: Structural Engineering International. 32:360-368
Publication Year :: 2021
Publisher :: Informa UK Limited, 2021.
Abstract: Based on elastoplastic and damage mechanics theory, a new theoretical model of damage cracking on the cover of reinforced concrete structures caused by non-uniform rust expansion is established. Th...

Subjects :: Materials science
business.industry
Model study
Building and Construction
Structural engineering
Reinforced concrete
Rust
Cracking
Rebar corrosion
Damage mechanics
Cover (algebra)
business
Concrete cover
Civil and Structural Engineering

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