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Yield and ultimate load, and related midspan deflection of test beams.
| Beam Type | Yielding | Ultimate | Failure Mode | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Load (kN) | Midspan Deflection (mm) | Load (kN) | Midspan Deflection (mm) | ||
| RC beam | 191 | 5.5 | 211 | 18.3 | Concrete crushing |
| BE1 | 205 | 6.2 | 212 | 23.1 | Concrete crushing |
| BE2 | 210 | 6.7 | 224 | 28.8 | Concrete crushing |
