Evaluation and improvement of calculation methods for large-scale concrete structures in service limit states

Conference paper (2016)

Authors

Reignard Tan Multiconsult ASA, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
M.A.N. Hendriks Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Applied Mechanics - CEG
Mette Geiker Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Dan Evert Brekke Multiconsult ASA
Terje Kanstad Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Research Group
Applied Mechanics (CEG) (TU Delft)
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Published Date

2016

Language

English

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Faculty

Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Department

Materials- Mechanics- Management & Design

Research Group

Applied Mechanics

Abstract

Concrete structures shall be designed and constructed to limit cracking and crack widths for durability, functionality and aesthetic reasons. Current design methods and requirements are, however, only in a limited manner verified for large-scale concrete structures and long service life, as well as for new binder and concrete types. To facilitate an improved design basis for large-scale reinforced concrete structures, the present project on evaluation and improvement of calculation methods for large-scale concrete structures in Service Limit State has been initiated. Initially, the occurrence of shear cracks and excessive deformations in concrete cantilever bridges has been investigated. A calculation model based on the Modified Compression Field Theory was established under the assumption that creep in principal compression direction may cause the occurrence of diagonal shear cracks in webs of the cross section. In a shear cracked state, the shear stiffness will be significantly reduced, which further results in increase of shear deformations. The calculation model was applied to, and verified on a real segmentally cast cantilever bridge: the Sålåsund Bridge with main span L = 120 m, where this type of cracking was observed.