Table 3 Measured mechanical properties of reinforcement.
Nominal diameter (mm) | Nominal area (mm2) | Modulus of elasticity (GPa) | Yield strength (MPa) | Yield strain (mm/mm) | Ultimate strength (MPa) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10 (trans. bars) | 78.54 | 218.02 | 381.97 | 0.00176 | 536.66 |
22 (longi. bars) | 380.13 | 228.26 | 263.07 | 0.00115 | 416.63 |
16 (threaded bars) | 201.06 | 182.18 | 397.89 | 0.00218 | 508.07 |