Table 3 Specifications of the expanded rib lath and rebar.
From: Structural analysis of ferrocement composite panels with expanded perlite based mortar
Property of the reinforcing system used | ERL | Rebar |
|---|---|---|
\({\text{F}}_{{\text{y}}}\) = Yield strength | 310 (MPa) | 414 (MPa) |
\({\text{W}}_{{\text{m}}}\) = Unit weight | 0.5 (kg/m2) | 0.617 (kg/m) |
\({\text{d}}_{{\text{b}}}\) = Diameter or equivalent diameter | 0.8 (mm) | 10 (mm) |
\({\text{E}}_{{\text{r}}}\) = Effective modulus | 138 × 103 (MPa) | 200 × 103 (MPa) |
\(\eta\) = Global efficiency factor | 0.65 | 1 |
