Ermüdungsbemessungsmodell für normal-, hoch- und ultrahochfeste Betone

Design model for the fatigue behaviour of normal strength, high strength and ultra-high strength concrete

Fatigue design according to CEB-FIP Model Code 90 is limited to concrete grades of up to C120. In addition, the design rules include a strength dependent reduction of the fatigue reference strength, which leads to uneconomical design of high strength concretes. Considering today's existing comprehensive knowledge regarding the fatigue behaviour of normal strength and high strength concretes, the size of this reduction is no more justifiable. In this article, a newly developed design model for fatigue is presented, which enables an economic and safe design of normal strength, high strength and ultra-high strength concretes based on fatigue limit state. This new design approach is integrated into the design concept of the CEB-FIP Model Code 90, thereby guaranteeing a simpler application.