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Cracking of Plain Concrete

Cracking of Plain Concrete

Cracking of Plain Concrete

(OP)
I need to calculate crack width in unreinforced concrete section (tunnel lining) subjected to flexure and compression. It's pretty simple to find a tensile concrete strain under given loads, but how to determine the spacing between the cracks? If any design codes cover this subject?

Greatly appreciate your help!

RE: Cracking of Plain Concrete

EN 1992-1-1 section 7.3.4. cover this problem!

Drile007

RE: Cracking of Plain Concrete

(OP)
What is the full title of this reference and is there way to locate it? thank you!

RE: Cracking of Plain Concrete

"EN 1992-1-1"; also known as Eurocode 2, can be purchased from British Standards Institution, amongst others.

RE: Cracking of Plain Concrete

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drile007,

Thank you very much for all the information, it was very usefull. After all, the only way to control cracking in unreinforced concrete is to keep service stresses in compression or at least below allowable tension level.

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