Saudi Journal of Civil Engineering (SJCE)
Volume-2 | Issue-02 | 120-130
Original Research Article
Improvement of Torsional Resistance in UHPC Beams by Tension Stiffening Index
Karim FR, Abu Bakar, BH, Kok Keong, Choong, Aziz, OQ
Published : Oct. 30, 2018
Abstract
The tension stiffening index is a critical factor which improved their effect
on the torsional behavior of fibrous reinforced concrete beams which included the
bond strength between the reinforcement and the concrete, and the amount of
reinforcement indexes. Thus, this paper highlights the effect of the tension stiffening
index on the torsional resistance of ultra-high performance fiber reinforced concrete
(UHPFRC) beams under pure torsion. Therefore, four under-reinforced ultra-high
performance fiber reinforced concrete beams were cast and tested under pure torsion
which contains the fixed amount of longitudinal and transverse reinforcements, while
the grade and the rib pattern on the surface of reinforcement have been changed. Test
results verified that the torsional resistance, stiffness of the cracked section and the
twisting angle were improved at the crack and peak loads due to a reduction in the
tension stiffening index. However, the axial strains in transverse and longitudinal
reinforcements.