From: Experimental and Numerical Studies on the Mechanical Performance of a Wall-beam-strut Joint with Mechanical Couplers for Prefabricated Underground Construction
The diameter of the longitudinal rebars (mm)
22
25
28
32
36
40
Reinforcement ratio (%)
1.4
1.8
2.3
3.0
3.8
4.7
Ultimate bearing capacity (kN)
1727
2010
2330
2730
2823
2882
Improvement (%)
–
16
35
58
63
67