Influence of Air Content on the Behavior of RC Beams Subjected to Freezing and Thawing

• Published in: International journal of concrete structures and materials Vol. 19; no. 1; pp. 12 - 18
• Main Authors: Kim, Sangwoo, Lee, Yujeong, Kim, Jinsup, Han, Dongyeop
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore Springer Nature Singapore 01.12.2025; Springer; Springer Nature B.V; SpringerOpen; 한국콘크리트학회
• Subjects: Air Content; Air entrainment; Analysis; Bending behavior; Building Materials; Compressive strength; Concrete; Concrete construction; Durability; Energy dissipation capacity; Engineering; Failure modes; Freeze thaw cycles; Freeze-thaw durability; Freeze–thaw cycle; Performance degradation; RC beam; Reinforced concrete; Solid Mechanics; Structural behavior; Structural Materials; Test procedures; 토목공학; United States; South Korea; Freeze–thaw cycle; RC beam; Bending behavior; Air content; Energy dissipation capacity
• ISSN: 1976-0485; 2234-1315
• DOI: 10.1186/s40069-024-00746-0

Research on concrete durability during prolonged use has been ongoing due to concrete’s widespread use in construction. Freeze–thaw cycles exert a significant impact on concrete durability, especially in regions with harsh climates. While existing studies primarily focus on material aspects, researc...