Tension stiffening approach in concrete of tensioned members

Abstract

This paper presents an analytical model to calibrate the tension stiffening effect of tensile reinforced concrete members. The tension stiffening behaviour is a primordial task in reinforced concrete mechanic field. In this model, the stress–strain relationship of the tension stiffening effect described in the cracking range is proposed. The application of the analytical expression for tensile reinforced concrete member aims principally to quantify the tension stiffening phenomenon in the cracking range. In this concern, a parametrical study is established, which concerns the influence on the tension stiffening behaviour of concrete strength, reinforcement ratio, bar diameter and instantaneous properties of concrete. Obtained results relative to the influence of different parameters of the analysis are shown and commented.