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Figure 14 – Splitting reinforcement stresses
in model 4 (ATENA)
Table 10 – Stress and strain values on ultimate load of numerical models and Delalibera [1]
experimental specimen
Pile caps specifications Delalibera [1]
Model 1 Model 2
Model 3 Model 4
Model 5
Maximum strain in ties
steel bars
0,196%
0,195% 0,239%
0,390%
0,198
0,190
Maximum stress in ties
steel bars
392 MPa 414 MPa
501 MPa
547 MPa
415 MPa
399 MPa
Figure 15 – Anchorage length and ties stresses [MPa] in the inferior nodal zone of model 1
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