A push test study on the behavior of post-tensioned composite steel-concrete slabs

Mohammad M. Rana, Brian Uy, Olivia Mirza

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Abstract

![CDATA[Post-tensioned composite steel-concrete slabs represent an innovative form of building floor application, which combine the structural advantages of the two most popular flooring systems, comprising post-tensioned slabs in the case of concrete structures and profiled composite slabs in the case of steel structures. The complex interaction between the profiled steel sheets and concrete is usually determined through a push test. A significant step toward understanding the bond behaviour is to generate a local bond stress-slip relationship. In this context, this paper presents results from a preliminary push test study using profiled steel sheets to determine the possible influence of prestress on the bond between the profiled steel sheets and concrete. The variables investigated in the study were (1) level of prestress and (2) height of push specimen. The results of this study indicate that prestress has a negative effect on the bond between the profiled steel sheets and concrete in post-tensioned composite slabs. This is an important finding, which needs to be considered in the ultimate strength of post-tensioned profiled composite slabs.]]
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2013 International Conference on Composite Construction in Steel and Concrete, July 28-31, 2013, North Queensland, Australia
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers
Pages779-790
Number of pages12
ISBN (Print)9780784479735
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016
EventInternational Conference on Composite Construction in Steel and Concrete -
Duration: 28 Jul 2013 → …

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Composite Construction in Steel and Concrete
Period28/07/13 → …

Keywords

  • composite construction
  • concrete construction
  • push tests

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