Experimental Investigation on the Flexural Behaviour of Patched Reinforced Concrete with Unsaturated Polyester Resin Mortar

Abstract:

This research is aimed to investigate the flexural behaviour of patched reinforced concrete beam with patching material made from unsaturated polyester resin mortar. The variable studied is the dimension of patching zone as compared to the control beam (without patching). Based on the load-deflection observation of the beam under a four-point bending loading, it is confirmed that the flexural behaviour of the patched reinforced concrete beam is similar to that of control beam at a loading up to about peak load. After this load the patched reinforced concrete beam tends to behave more ductile. The patched reinforced concrete beam show less cracking density compared to control concrete.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 754-755)
• Pages: 457-462
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.754-755.457
• Online since: April 2015
• Authors: Agus Supriyadi, Stefanus Adi Kristiawan, Sandy Raditya
• Keywords: Cracks, Flexural Behaviour, Patched Reinforced Concrete, Stiffness, Unsaturated Polyester Resin Mortar

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