Numerical modelling of contact element for concrete-to-concrete bond

• Main Author: Ali, Tasnim Yakath
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Subjects: TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/48545/1/TasnimBintiYakathAliMFKA2014.pdf; http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/48545/; http://dms.library.utm.my:8080/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:79565?queryType=vitalDismax&query=Numerical+modelling+of+contact+element+for+concrete-to-concrete+bond&public=true

Interface shear strength is an essential requirement to ensure composite action of a composite slab. In order to achieve full composite action, the shear strength at the interface must be strong enough to resist horizontal shear which totally depends on bond and shear of the contacted surfaces. The...