Title: Use of helices for enhancing the properties of reinforced concrete beams

Authors: M.N.S. Hadi, L.C. Schmidt

Addresses: Faculty of Engineering, University of Wollongong, Wollongong 2522, Australia. Faculty of Engineering, University of Wollongong, Wollongong 2522, Australia

Abstract: This paper investigates the use of helical reinforcement to improve the ductility and strength of high strength concrete beams reinforced with high strength steel. It reports the results of the experimental testing of twelve model beams and four prototype beams. These results show that there is a considerable improvement of the strength and ductility of beams when helical reinforcement is used.

Keywords: ductility; high strength concrete; reinforced concrete.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMPT.2003.002509

International Journal of Materials and Product Technology, 2003 Vol.19 No.3/4, pp.247-258

Published online: 19 Jul 2003 *

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