Table 3 Loading sequence for the specimens.
Loading sequence (kN) | Loading rate (mm/min) | Crack checking cycle (kN) |
|---|---|---|
0–300 | 0.3 | – |
300–650 | 0.2 | 50 |
650–\({P}_{u}\) | 0.5 |
Loading sequence (kN) | Loading rate (mm/min) | Crack checking cycle (kN) |
|---|---|---|
0–300 | 0.3 | – |
300–650 | 0.2 | 50 |
650–\({P}_{u}\) | 0.5 |