Author(s)

C. Bosco & P.G. Debernardi

Abstract

In this paper the authors present the results of an experimental investigation on plastic rotational capacity of prestressed hollow core concrete panels. In particular, this parameter is evaluated in prestressed precast elements at the ultimate loading capacity and the interaction between plastic behaviour, shear and bending resistance is taken into account. The tests were carried out on fifteen simply supported panels 220 mm deep, having three reinforcement percentages and five different slendernesses. 1 Introduction The investigation concerned normal weight precast prestressed hollow core concrete panels without any transverse reinforcement and shear reinforcement. These elements are usually employed to make simply supported floors or flo

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