Table 2 The measured mechanical properties of the steel bars.
Reinforcement type | Diameter (mm) | Elastic modulus (MPa) | Yield strength fy (MPa) | Ultimate strength fu (MPa) | Elongation (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HRB400 | 8.0 | 2.03 × 105 | 520.8 | 656.3 | 28.2 |
HRB400 | 14.0 | 1.97 × 105 | 441.7 | 558.1 | 30.1 |