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Table 5 Test variables and results for beam tests to measure transfer length.

From: Bond Behavior of Pretensioned Strand Embedded in Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete

Specimen*

Test variables

Transfer length results

Strand diameter (mm)

Prestressing force (× f py )

Cover depth (n × d b )

Live end (mm)

Dead end (mm)

13-1d b

12.7

0.9f py

1 d b

237

54

13-2d b

2 d b

235

165

13-3d b

3 d b

250

242

15-1d b

15.2

0.9f py

1 d b

380

265

15-2d b

2 d b

311

265

15-3d b

3 d b

375

246

  1. d b diameter of strand.
  2. *13 and 15 denote diameter of strands and subsequent #d b indicates cover depth.