Table 4.
Average transverse strains of unstrengthened RC struts for different applied load levels.
| Number | a/d | ɛ50–75 | ɛ75–100 | A ordinary | B ordinary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.75 | 0.0028 | 0.0032 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| 2 | 1.00 | 0.0040 | 0.0048 | 1.43 | 1.50 |
| 3 | 1.25 | 0.0063 | 0.0084 | 2.25 | 2.63 |
| 4 | 1.50 | 0.0088 | 0.0128 | 3.14 | 4.00 |
| 5 | 1.75 | 0.0138 | 0.0204 | 4.93 | 6.38 |
| 6 | 2.00 | 0.0176 | 0.0264 | 6.29 | 8.25 |