Abstract / Description of output
This paper describes the development of post-tensioned brickwork beams and their behavior up to failure under short-term loading. The brickwork section was specially designed for ease of construction and grouting of the tendons. The test results of 15 post-tensioned beams, with spans ranging from 2m to 6 m, are given. The ultimate moments obtained from the tests are compared with the theoretical moments derived from a simplified cubic parabolic stress/strain relationship of the brickwork, and it is shown that the ultimate moment of post-tensioned brickwork can be closely predicted by this method.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 63-67 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | STRUCT ENG PART B |
| Volume | V 60B |
| Issue number | N 3 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1982 |