Iron based Shape Memory Alloys as Shear Reinforcement for Civil Structures

• Unité de recherche: INNOSUISSE
• Numéro de projet: 18528.1 PFIW-IW
• Titre du projet anglais: Iron based Shape Memory Alloys as Shear Reinforcement for Civil Structures

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Iron based Shape Memory Alloys as Shear Reinforcement for Civil Structures

Description succincte (Anglais)

Iron based Shape Memory Alloys as Shear Reinforcement for Civil Structures

Résumé des résultats (Abstract) (Allemand)

Empa developed a new iron based shape memory alloy (Fe-SMA). This material can be used as prestressing system for concrete. In this project, ribbed Fe-SMA bars shall be used for SHEAR strengthening of reinforced concrete structures so that shear cracks width can be reduced and new shear cracks occur under higher loads. Beside small experiments for investigating the overall principle, large-scale beam tests are planned to show the efficiency of the Fe-SMA shear strengthening.

Résumé des résultats (Abstract) (Anglais)