Elevated temperature characteristics of steel reinforcement incorporating threaded mechanical couplers

D. V. Bompa, A. Y. Elghazouli

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Abstract

This paper presents an experimental study into the influence of elevated temperatures on the mechanical properties of hot-rolled steel reinforcement which is spliced using two alternative types of threaded couplers. The investigation includes tests performed under steady-state and transient elevated temperature conditions for reinforcement bars of 16 mm and 20 mm diameter. For comparison purposes, tests carried out under ambient conditions and for non-spliced reinforcement bars are also included in the study. After describing the experimental arrangement and instrumentation, including purpose-adapted digital image correlation techniques, a detailed account of the test results is given. In addition to offering a direct evaluation of the temperature-dependent stiffness and strength properties, the test results provide an assessment of the complete stress-strain response. The strain hardening and ductility properties are also determined as a function of temperature for both spliced and non-spliced specimens. It is shown that the presence of couplers typically influences the ductility characteristics of threaded splices at elevated temperature as a function of the type and geometry of the couplers, whilst the stiffness and strength properties are largely similar to those of their non-spliced counterparts. The performance characteristics obtained from the detailed test measurements are used within the discussions to highlight issues relevant for application in practice.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)8-21
Number of pages14
JournalFire Safety Journal
Volume104
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2019

Keywords

  • Elevated temperatures
  • Reinforcement splices
  • Steel reinforcement
  • Threaded mechanical couplers

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry
  • Building and Construction
  • General Materials Science
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
  • General Physics and Astronomy

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