Project

Theoretical and experimental study of membrane action in orthotropic concrete slabs in the framework of robustness assessments of concrete structures

Code
3G082209
Duration
01 January 2009 → 31 December 2014
Funding
Research Foundation - Flanders (FWO)
Promotor
Research disciplines
  • Engineering and technology
    • Building engineering
    • Construction engineering
    • Earthquake engineering
    • Geotechnical and environmental engineering
    • Water engineering
    • Wind engineering
Keywords
membrane actions robustness design concrete structures
 
Project description

When a concrete slab is excessively loaded, membrane forces can considerably increase their load-carrying capacity and thus the robustness of concrete structures. The research aims at the study of tensile membrane action on the basis of large-scale tests. Analytical and numerical models are developed and assessed against experimental results. Based on these investigations, design guidelines are suggested.