Yes / This paper investigated the bond characteristics between eight types of nanofillers modified reactive powder concrete (RPC) and plain steel bars, aiming to explore the modifying mechanisms and establish a bond-slip relationship model for nanofillers modified RPC and steel bar interface. The experimental results indicated that the incorporation of nanofillers can increase the bond strength and reduce the slip between RPC and plain steel bars. It was shown that a 2.15 MPa/20.5% of absolute/relative increase in cracking bond strength, a 1.25 MPa/10.3% of absolute/relative increase in ultimate bond strength, a 2.35 MPa/22.4% of absolute/relative increase in residual bond strength, a 0.592 mm/56.5% of absolute/relative reduction in ultimate bond slip, and a 1.779 mm/52.1% of absolute/relative reduction in residual bond slip were the best achieved due to the addition of various nanofillers. The enhancement of nanofillers on RPC-steel bar interface has been mainly attributed to RPC microstructure improvement, optimization of intrinsic compositions, and elimination of defects in the interface, especially the underside near steel bar, due to the nano-core effect of nanofillers enriched in the interface. In addition, the bond-slip relationship of nanofillers modified RPC-steel bar interface can be accurately described by the proposed model considering an initial branch. / The authors would like to thank the funding offered by the National Science Foundation of China (51978127 and 51908103), and the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (DUT21RC(3)039).

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Yes / This paper investigates the bond performance of recycled coarse aggregate (RCA) concrete with un-corroded/corroded reinforcing steel bars, with the main parameters being RCA content, corrosion level, bar diameter and embedment length. For this purpose, 60 pull-out specimens containing different percentages of RCA (i.e. 0%, 25%, 50% and 100%) and steel bars of two diameters (12 and 20 mm) and different embedment lengths were tested. In order to establish various levels of corrosion, specimens were exposed to an electrochemical corrosion for 2, 5, 10 and 15 days. The bond strength between RAC concrete and un-corroded/corroded steel are compared to current codes and equations proposed by other researchers. Experimental results showed that larger corrosion rate of steel bars was observed with the increase of the replacement level of RCA due to its high porosity and water absorption. The use of RCA had a slight influence on bond strength for un-corroded specimens compared to that obtained from conventional concrete. Furthermore, the bond strength of RCA concrete was strongly affected by corrosion products; bond strength slightly enhanced for up to about 2% corrosion rate, and then significantly decreased as the corrosion time further increased, similar to that of conventional concrete. However, the rate of bond degradation between RCA concrete and corroded steel bars was much faster than that observed in corroded conventional concrete.

In this master's thesis a steel structure of roofed stands of a sports stadium is developed. Inner forces and design of elements are solved with the program Scia Engineer. The computational model is designed as a three-dimensional bar structure. Main elements are also designed by hand for verification. Elements and joints are designed according to ČSN EN 1993. Anchorage of columns is designed as semi-stiff. Three variants differ in type of longitudinal bracing. The most convenient, a model with truss bracing, was worked out in detail.

The objective of this master´s thesis is to design machines for straightening rods of circular cross section with a diameter of 10 mm to 50 mm, length 6 m to 9 m. Machine concept is as the simplest as possible with a large proportion of welded elements

Um número significativo de pontes têm sido construídas na forma de grelhas de vigas pré-moldadas, sobre as quais apoiam-se pré-lajes com posterior concretagem de capa, finalizando a execução das lajes das mesmas. Esse processo construtivo tem sido largamente utilizado tendo em vista a racionalização da construção dispensando o uso de cimbramentos, abreviando consideravelmente os prazos de construção e consequentemente reduzindo os custos. Todavia no desenvolvimento do projeto, sabe-se que essas lajes são elementos altamente suscetíveis à fadiga e, tendo-se em vista a existência de concretagem em duas etapas (pré-laje e capa final) e concretos de idades diferentes, geram-se dúvidas obre o comportamento desta interface com relação às cargas dinâmicas atuantes no decorrer da vida útil da obra. A escassez de estudos ou pesquisas relacionadas a essa questão, levaram à realização do presente trabalho, de cunho experimental, e com o objetivo de se estudar o comportamento desses elementos submetidos às cargas de fadiga e as suas resistências finais no que se refere às cargas de ruptura antes e depois de fatigadas. Foram ensaiadas 9 lajes de concreto sendo 6 lajes com rugosidade normal (saliência dos agregados brita 1) e 3 com baixa rugosidade (alisamento com espátula de madeira). Não foram identificadas rupturas por fadiga e a resistência das lajes fatigadas se mantiveram, quando levadas a ruptura no final dos ensaios, no mesmo nível daquelas não fatigadas. / A significant number of bridges have been built in the form of grids of pre-cast beams on which pre-slab are supported, with posterior concreting of concrete cover, completing the execution of the slabs. This construction process has been widely used in order to rationalize the construction without shoring, shortening considerably the time of construction and thereby reducing costs. However in developing the project, it is known that these slabs are elements highly susceptible to fatigue and, keeping in mind the existence of concrete in two stages (pre-slab and final cover) and different ages, doubts about the behavior of this interface with respect to dynamic loads acting over the lifetime are generated. The scarcity of studies and researches related to this issue led to the realization of this experimental work, in order to study the behavior of these elements subjected to fatigue loading and their final resistance in relation to the failure load before and after fatigue loading. Tests were made in 9 concrete slabs, 6 with usual surface roughness (salience of crushed aggregates 1) and 3 with low roughness (smoothing with wooden spatula). It was verified that no rupture due to fatigue loading were identified and the resistance of the slabs submitted to fatigue loading remained on the same level of those not fatigued, when carried to cracking at the end of the tests.

As lajes dos tabuleiros de pontes de concreto armado, sejam elas maciças ou executadas com pré-lajes, são elementos estruturais suscetíveis à fadiga, devido às ações a que são submetidas. As pré-lajes, pelo fato de serem resultantes da junção de dois concretos diferentes, torna-se ainda mais suscetível à fadiga. Este trabalho apresenta estudos, ensaios e análise de resultados a respeito do comportamento à fadiga das lajes de pontes de concreto, sejam as maciças ou as executadas com pré-laje, armadas com barras ou telas soldadas. Foram realizados ensaios de fadiga de barra ao ar CA50 f10 mm isoladas e em telas para a construção da Curva de Wöhler nas condições brasileiras. Além disso, foram ensaiadas 23 lajes de concreto, sendo 6 lajes maciças e 17 executadas com prélajes, montadas com diversas configurações de armadura, submetidas a ensaios estáticos e dinâmicos. As configurações de armaduras adotadas nas lajes da pesquisa foram baseadas nas utilizadas com freqüência neste tipo de elemento das pontes, escala ½. Um dos principais motivos que levaram ao desenvolvimento desta pesquisa de caráter experimental foi a escassez de dados sobre o comportamento de lajes armadas com barras ou telas soldadas de fabricação brasileira, submetidas a ações cíclicas. Outro motivo foi a carência de estudos a respeito da iteração prélaje x capa. Foi verificado que não houve ruptura nessa região da estrutura devido aos carregamentos cíclicos aplicados no meio do vão. Ficou evidenciado também que as soldas das telas afetam sua resistência à fadiga. / Concrete bridge slabs, massive or pre-slabs, are structural elements susceptible to fatigue, due to loading applied to them. Pre-slabs, result of two different concretes, become even more susceptible to fatigue. This research presents the studies, tests and analysis of the results about the behavior of concrete bridge massive slabs or pre-slabs reinforced with steel bars and welded steel meshes due to fatigue loading. Axial testing in air of CA50 f10 mm in continuous bars and steel meshes were made in order to build the Wöhler Curve to the Brazilian conditions. Besides that, tests were made in 23 concrete slabs, 6 massive slabs and 17 preslabs, with several reinforcements arrangements, submitted to static and dynamic loading. The reinforcement configurations adopted in the slabs were based on the commonly used in these bridge elements in scale ½. One of main reasons that lead this experimental research development was the scarcity of data about the behavior of concrete slabs reinforced with rebars and welded mesh made in Brazil, submitted to cycle loading. Another reason was the lack of studies about the iteration between pre-slab and concrete cover. It was verified that no rupture was found in this region of the structure due to midspan cycle loading. The welding process caused loss of fatigue resistance.

Um número significativo de pontes têm sido construídas na forma de grelhas de vigas pré-moldadas, sobre as quais apoiam-se pré-lajes com posterior concretagem de capa, finalizando a execução das lajes das mesmas. Esse processo construtivo tem sido largamente utilizado tendo em vista a racionalização da construção dispensando o uso de cimbramentos, abreviando consideravelmente os prazos de construção e consequentemente reduzindo os custos. Todavia no desenvolvimento do projeto, sabe-se que essas lajes são elementos altamente suscetíveis à fadiga e, tendo-se em vista a existência de concretagem em duas etapas (pré-laje e capa final) e concretos de idades diferentes, geram-se dúvidas obre o comportamento desta interface com relação às cargas dinâmicas atuantes no decorrer da vida útil da obra. A escassez de estudos ou pesquisas relacionadas a essa questão, levaram à realização do presente trabalho, de cunho experimental, e com o objetivo de se estudar o comportamento desses elementos submetidos às cargas de fadiga e as suas resistências finais no que se refere às cargas de ruptura antes e depois de fatigadas. Foram ensaiadas 9 lajes de concreto sendo 6 lajes com rugosidade normal (saliência dos agregados brita 1) e 3 com baixa rugosidade (alisamento com espátula de madeira). Não foram identificadas rupturas por fadiga e a resistência das lajes fatigadas se mantiveram, quando levadas a ruptura no final dos ensaios, no mesmo nível daquelas não fatigadas. / A significant number of bridges have been built in the form of grids of pre-cast beams on which pre-slab are supported, with posterior concreting of concrete cover, completing the execution of the slabs. This construction process has been widely used in order to rationalize the construction without shoring, shortening considerably the time of construction and thereby reducing costs. However in developing the project, it is known that these slabs are elements highly susceptible to fatigue and, keeping in mind the existence of concrete in two stages (pre-slab and final cover) and different ages, doubts about the behavior of this interface with respect to dynamic loads acting over the lifetime are generated. The scarcity of studies and researches related to this issue led to the realization of this experimental work, in order to study the behavior of these elements subjected to fatigue loading and their final resistance in relation to the failure load before and after fatigue loading. Tests were made in 9 concrete slabs, 6 with usual surface roughness (salience of crushed aggregates 1) and 3 with low roughness (smoothing with wooden spatula). It was verified that no rupture due to fatigue loading were identified and the resistance of the slabs submitted to fatigue loading remained on the same level of those not fatigued, when carried to cracking at the end of the tests.

Zur Herstellung von Stabstahl der Sorte 15MnCrMoV4-8 ist die thermomechanische Behandlung erprobt worden. Diese erfolgte in Kombination mit der kosten- und energiesparenden Wärmebehandlung aus der Walzhitze. Dabei wurde besondere Aufmerksamkeit der chemischen Zusammensetzung gewidmet. Sie wird aus der Sicht kostenintensiver Legierungselemente, wie sie in Kombination mit Umformung und Abkühlung zum Erreichen eines mechanischen Eigenschaftsprofils führen, betrachtet. Das erforderliche Niveau der mechanischen Eigenschaften ist aus der Anwendung dieser Stahlsorte für die Fertigung von Pumpenstangen aus dem Bereich der Ölfördernden Industrie abgeleitet worden. Bei den entwickelten und erprobten Herstellungstechnologien haben ein Teil der Stahlstäbe der gewählten Legierungen das geforderte Eigenschaftsniveau von Halbzeugen für die ölfördernde Industrie erreicht. Ein Teil davon hat sogar das Eigenschaftsprofil einer höheren Festigkeitsklasse, die zu Gewichts- und Energieeinsparungen führt. Die angestrebte Lebensdauer, ermittelt durch Schwingfestigkeitstests unter atmosphärischen Bedingungen sowie im korrosiv-wässrigen 3%NaCl-Medium, ist bei fast allen untersuchten Werkstoffen erreicht worden.

As lajes dos tabuleiros de pontes de concreto armado, sejam elas maciças ou executadas com pré-lajes, são elementos estruturais suscetíveis à fadiga, devido às ações a que são submetidas. As pré-lajes, pelo fato de serem resultantes da junção de dois concretos diferentes, torna-se ainda mais suscetível à fadiga. Este trabalho apresenta estudos, ensaios e análise de resultados a respeito do comportamento à fadiga das lajes de pontes de concreto, sejam as maciças ou as executadas com pré-laje, armadas com barras ou telas soldadas. Foram realizados ensaios de fadiga de barra ao ar CA50 f10 mm isoladas e em telas para a construção da Curva de Wöhler nas condições brasileiras. Além disso, foram ensaiadas 23 lajes de concreto, sendo 6 lajes maciças e 17 executadas com prélajes, montadas com diversas configurações de armadura, submetidas a ensaios estáticos e dinâmicos. As configurações de armaduras adotadas nas lajes da pesquisa foram baseadas nas utilizadas com freqüência neste tipo de elemento das pontes, escala ½. Um dos principais motivos que levaram ao desenvolvimento desta pesquisa de caráter experimental foi a escassez de dados sobre o comportamento de lajes armadas com barras ou telas soldadas de fabricação brasileira, submetidas a ações cíclicas. Outro motivo foi a carência de estudos a respeito da iteração prélaje x capa. Foi verificado que não houve ruptura nessa região da estrutura devido aos carregamentos cíclicos aplicados no meio do vão. Ficou evidenciado também que as soldas das telas afetam sua resistência à fadiga. / Concrete bridge slabs, massive or pre-slabs, are structural elements susceptible to fatigue, due to loading applied to them. Pre-slabs, result of two different concretes, become even more susceptible to fatigue. This research presents the studies, tests and analysis of the results about the behavior of concrete bridge massive slabs or pre-slabs reinforced with steel bars and welded steel meshes due to fatigue loading. Axial testing in air of CA50 f10 mm in continuous bars and steel meshes were made in order to build the Wöhler Curve to the Brazilian conditions. Besides that, tests were made in 23 concrete slabs, 6 massive slabs and 17 preslabs, with several reinforcements arrangements, submitted to static and dynamic loading. The reinforcement configurations adopted in the slabs were based on the commonly used in these bridge elements in scale ½. One of main reasons that lead this experimental research development was the scarcity of data about the behavior of concrete slabs reinforced with rebars and welded mesh made in Brazil, submitted to cycle loading. Another reason was the lack of studies about the iteration between pre-slab and concrete cover. It was verified that no rupture was found in this region of the structure due to midspan cycle loading. The welding process caused loss of fatigue resistance.