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Evaluation of Flexural Behavior of Prestressed Concrete (PSC) Hollow-Core Slabs (HCSs)

Dong-Hwan Kim    
Min-Jun Kim    
Min-Su Jo    
Hyeong-Gook Kim    
Yeo-Jin Yoon and Kil-Hee Kim    

Resumen

This study aimed to evaluate the flexural behavior characteristics of prestressed concrete hollow-core slabs (HCSs) through bending experiments. Six specimens were used as variables, both with and without reinforced concrete, in the HCS. A four-point load was applied in the form of a simple support beam to assess the flexural behavior and ultimate strength of HCS. The results demonstrate that, compared to non-reinforced specimens, the reinforced HCS exhibited higher maximum loads and better ductility performance. The experimental outcomes demonstrate that HCS showed an average of 10% higher capacity than the maximum load of the concrete structure standards (KDS 14 20 20, ACI 318-19, and PCI handbook), with or without reinforced concrete, leading to relatively safe predictions. This study?s experimental findings are anticipated to aid in evaluating structural safety in a relatively secure way. The findings indicate that the HCS structural system is excellent at sustaining the weight of a structure and ensuring its safety. Additionally, this investigation is anticipated to furnish practical guidance for optimizing the use of HCS systems in structural design and construction.

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