Correlation of Strand Surface Quality to Transfer Length

• Published in: ACI structural journal Vol. 111; no. 5; p. 1245
• Main Authors: Dang, Canh N., Murray, Cameron D., Floyd, Royce W., Hale, W. Micah, Martí-Vargas, J.R.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Farmington Hills American Concrete Institute 01.09.2014
• Subjects: Bond strength; Bonding; Bridges (structures); Building codes; Cement hydration; Concrete; Contact angle; Corrosion potential; Fourier transforms; Lubricants; Lubricants & lubrication; Manufacturers; Manufacturing; Mathematical analysis; Prestressing; Strands; Studies; Wire drawing

Strand bond depends on numerous factors, such as concrete properties and strand surface condition. The strand's surface may contain different types and amounts of lubricants and residual films from the manufacturing process. These can reduce the bonding capacity of the strands. Additionally, th...