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On the selection of an adequate method for considering the contribution of concrete in tension.

The selection of an adequate method for considering the contribution of concrete in tension should according to DIN 1045-1:2001-07, 8.5.1 (9), be chosen with respect to the particular design problem. The explanations to DIN 1045-1 in book 525 from DAfStb describe only one method, the method which reduces the steel strain taking a modified stress-strain relationship into account. Methods that consider mean effective concrete stresses in tension are mentioned but not explained. The results of recomputed moment-curvature values from three tests with different longitudinal forces show that the method in book 525 DAfStb covers the contribution of concrete in tension only for reinforced concrete members without longitudinal forces. For members with longitudinal forces methods with mean effective concrete stresses give better agreements. Four different assumptions for the concrete stresses in tension are discussed.