Journal
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
Volume 53, Issue -, Pages 48-58Publisher
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2013.11.046
Keywords
Sprayed concrete; Modulus of elasticity; Stiffness; Structural design
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- Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya
- Col.legi d'Enginyers de Camins, Canals i Ports de Catalunya
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The modulus of elasticity is a fundamental parameter for the structural design. It has been studied in the literature and several standards include equations to predict its value for conventional concrete. However, the same is not true in the case of sprayed concrete. This special concrete presents singular characteristics due to the spraying process that must be considered in the prediction of this property. The objective of the present work is to perform an analysis of the modulus of elasticity of sprayed concrete. For that, an experimental program about the mechanical properties of the material was executed. Furthermore, the applicability of formulations available in current codes and guidelines to estimate the modulus of elasticity of conventional concrete is assessed. The analysis conducted provides the basis to adapt these formulations, taking into account the specificities of sprayed concrete. Finally, empirical and semi-analytical expressions are proposed and validated using data from real tunnels. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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