Überprüfung der zusätzlichen Regeln für ∅︁40 mm nach EC2 - Teil 3: Druckglieder

Checking of additional rules for Ø40 mm according to EC2 - Part 3: Columns

The use of reinforcing bars with large diameters >Ø32 mm can lead to a simplification in the configuration of the reinforcement due to a significant reduction of the number of reinforcement bars. That leads also to advantages in reinforcing works, concreting and compaction. DIN EN 1992-1-1 in conjunction with DIN EN 1992-1-1/NA contains additional requirements for large diameter bars, which limit the use of these bars and are based on the transfer of design rules of bundled bars as well as on the adoption of specific design rules from "allgemeinen bauaufsichtlichen Zulassungen" and are not completely assured by experiments. Therefore, experimental and theoretical studies on normal and high strength concrete compression members with rectangular cross-section and longitudinal rebars Ø40 mm were conducted at the iBMB, Division of Concrete Construction of the TU Braunschweig. Based on the studies, the additional requirements could be reduced and a contribution for a stronger practical construction application of large diameters in compression members could be provided.