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Lightweight Concrete for High Strength - Expanded Shale & Clay

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Figure 5.12 Typical flexural failure, Girder G1B-West<br />

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Load (kips)<br />

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Theoretical<br />

Figure 5.13. Load-deflection curve, girder G1B-West<br />

5.7.2 Shear Failures<br />

Within the category of shear failures were included girder tests that failed purely in shear<br />

and those that underwent a shear failure initiated by strand slip. In general, the resulting<br />

moment-curvature and load-displacement curves were similar. Girder test G2A-Center seen in<br />

Figure 5.14 involved a center span where the shear rein<strong>for</strong>cement was spaced at 24 inches. The<br />

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