Prediction of the debonding/ slip load of composite deck slabs using fracture mechanics

The aim of this paper is to develop equations that can be used to predict the load at which debonding or slip occurs in composite deck slabs, failing as a result of shear bond rupture. Debonding is the separation of the bonded steel plate from the concrete. The expressions are based on end-slip of t...

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Main Authors: J Mahachi, M Dundu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: South African Institution of Civil Engineering 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of the South African Institution of Civil Engineers
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.org.za/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1021-20192012000200013