Influence of Fusion-Bonded Epoxy - Coated Reinforcement on Beam Deformation and Rotation Capacity

摘要

Fusion-bonded epoxy-coated reinforcement (FBECR) was intro - duced with the aim of improving durability of concrete structures. The smooth surface of the coating, however, affects the interaction, Or bond, between reinforcement and concrete. This paper Describes a series of tests on 12 beams designed to examine the Influence coating exerts on beam behavior at both service and ulti - Mate loads.