RF-CONCRETE Surfaces – Online Manual Version 5
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RF-CONCRETE Surfaces – Online Manual Version 5
2.7.6 Distribution Coefficient
Distribution Coefficient
The calculation of the distribution coefficient ζd is shown for a reinforcement direction Φ. First, the maximum concrete tension stress σmax,Φ is calculated under the assumption of a linear-elastic material behavior:
where
nΦ | axial force from external loading in reinforcement direction Φ |
nsh,Φ | additional axial force from shrinkage in reinforcement direction Φ |
mΦ | moment from external loading in reinforcement direction Φ |
msh,Φ,I | additional moment from shrinkage in reinforcement direction φ in state I |
xΦ,I | depth of concrete compression zone in uncracked state in reinforcement direction Φ |
h | depth of cross-section |
AΦ,I | ideal cross-section area in state I in reinforcement direction Φ |
IΦ,I | ideal moment of inertia in state I in reinforcement direction Φ |
The influence of the shrinkage forces on the maximum tension stress σmax,Φ is considered via the additional internal forces from shrinkage.
The calculation of the distribution coefficient ζΦ depends on whether the influence of tension stiffening is taken into account in the deformation calculation according to EN 1992-1-1.
- for σmax,Φ > fctm :
- for σmax,Φ ≤ fctm :
where
β | parameter for the load duration |
ftm | mean tensile strength of concrete |
n | 2 for EN 1992-1-1 |
- for σmax,Φ > fctm :
- for σmax,Φ ≤ fctm :
