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CONFERENCE ON STRESSES IN SERVICE
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Emerald Publishing Limited
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1680/sis.44869
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978-0-7277-4486-9
Publication date:
2011
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Paper 5 PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FIELD MEASUREMENT OF STRESSES IN CONCRETE STRUCTURES

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R. H. Elvery
R. H. Elvery
Department of Civil and Municipal Engineering, University College, London
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R. H. Elvery
Department of Civil and Municipal Engineering, University College, London
Doi:
https://doi.org/10.1680/sis.44869.0006
  • Published:
    2011

  • Introduction

  • Definition of Stress

  • Variations in Concrete

  • Effect of Variation on Estimation of Stress

  • Current Methods of Measuring Strains in the Field

  • Choice of Gauges for Field Operation

  • Tests with Vibrating Wire Gauges

  • Strain Measurements on a Pre-stressed Concrete Conical Shell Roof

  • Conclusion

  • Acknowledgements

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