Elasto-plastic model for beams damaged by corrosion

Abstract

ABSTRACT This article describes the elasto-plastic model that has been applied to analyse the beams damaged by corrosion. CONTECVET Manual, which contains the principles of this kind of structural evaluation, has been adopted. This Manual recommends considering the reduced section of the concrete and of the reinforcements as well as the possible reduction of the concrete steel bond. The first part of the article describes the basis of the structural model and, the mechanical behaviour of the materials. In the second part, the results of the experimental tests are presented and compared with the results of the model. The results indicate an enough good accordance, if the typical scatter of this type of experimental tests is taken into account.