Flexural Capacity of Bamboo Strip Notched Reinforced Concrete Beams

Abstract:

This study discusses the results of experiments on flexural strength of the concrete beams using bambo strip notch as reinforcement, with variations in the distance between the notch at 40 mm and 50 mm. The flexural parameters assessed were the flexural moments and load-deflection behaviour. The number of concrete beams specimen was 9 units. One sets for 3 beams containing round steel 8 mm as reinforcement and two sets of 6 beams containing bamboo as reinforcement were tested for flexural strength under third point loading. All beam specimens size is 110x150x1700 mm. The data recorded while tested the flexure were a failure load, deflection and failure models. The failure loads of beams increased with increase in the number of notches bamboo strip in the tensile zone. The ultimate moment experimental and theoretical of bamboo strip notched concrete beams increased, with increase the number of notches bamboo strip in the tensile zone. Thus it can be concluded that inclusion of bamboo strip notches as reinforcement in tension zone improved the flexural capacity of concrete beams.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 845)
• Pages: 208-213
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.845.208
• Online since: July 2016
• Authors: Agus Setiya Budi*, Endang Rismunarsi, Sunaryo Sunaryo
• Keywords: Bamboo Reinforment, Bamboo Strip, Concrete Beam, Flexural Moment, Notched

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DOI: 10.5539/jsd.v5n1p133