Analytical Modelling of Bond Strength Degradation due to Reinforcement Corrosion

Abstract:

The bond between concrete and steel is the critical element of reinforced concrete (RC) structures, which directly affects their load carrying capacity and serviceability. Hence the evaluation of bond strength degradation is an essential parameter to predict the residual strength of RC structures affected by reinforcement corrosion. Existing research studies in this field mainly focus on numerical and experimental investigations. Few attempts have been made using analytical approach but there is still a need of reliable model which considers the critical mechanical factors affecting the bond strength of corroded RC structures. This paper presents a simple and realistic analytical model of bond strength degradation by using fracture mechanics combining the action of adhesion, confining pressure and corrosion pressure at steel concrete interface. Finally, the results obtained from the proposed model are examined with published experimental data. The study demonstrates that the proposed analytical model agrees with the experimental data of existing investigations.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volumes 569-570)
• Pages: 1060-1067
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.569-570.1060
• Online since: July 2013
• Authors: Jaya Nepal, Hua Peng Chen, Amir M. Alani
• Keywords: Bond Strength, Concrete Cracking, Crack Width, Reinforcement Corrosion

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