Analytical Study on Effect of Bar Size on Pull-out force for Reinforcing Bar Embedded in Concrete Blocks

Abstract

The most commonly used test method for measuring the bond strength between reinforcing bars and concrete is the pull-out test of pulling a reinforcing bar out of a concrete block. During serviceability and durability design the bond of reinforcing bars is important in crack control. This paper presents numerical model for studying the size effect on pull-out force. This research considers three bar size diameter, which is 10, 12 and 16 mm bar diameter. The finite element ANSYS software was used for the numerical analysis. The specimens are analyzed until the specimens failure were occurred. The analytical results indicate that the pull-out force increase with increasing bar diameter. The pullout force for specimens S12 and S16 are increase (7% and 35%) compared with specimen S10 respectively.