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Lightweight Concrete for High Strength - Expanded Shale & Clay

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Figure C.19 Mostafa Prestressing Strand Direct Pull-out Test<br />

. Figures C.20 shows a typical plot of <strong>for</strong>ce vs. strand pull-out. All strands reached their yield<br />

stress which demonstrated adequate strand bond and good strand surface condition.<br />

60<br />

50<br />

Strand Force (kips)<br />

40<br />

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20<br />

10<br />

Strand 1<br />

Strand 2<br />

Strand 5<br />

Strand 6<br />

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0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0<br />

Strand Pull-out (inches)<br />

Figure C.20 Direct Pull-Out Results <strong>for</strong> G1 Series HSLC<br />

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