Stress field evolution on rebar coupling connection at uniaxial tension

Abstract

Rebar coupling connections are widely used for joints, and it is necessary to get information about the stress field distribution on the coupling surface at uniaxial tension to characterize operation of such joints.Purpose: The aim of the work is to study the stress-strain state of rebar connections under tension, full-scale junctions of the type A500 rods, and the deformation influence on the steel microstructure of grade С1020.Methodology: Non-contact three-dimensional imaging system VIC-3D and digital image correlation and tracking for studying stress-strain state of rebar connection; transmission electron microscopy for studying the steel microstructure.Research findings: Load-displacement curves are suggested for the valve coupling, and three deformation stages are identified: 1) elastic deformation of the coupling connection, 2) parabolic hardening, 3) preceding the coupling connection destruction. The analysis of the strain field distribution on the coupling connection shows that at any time, plastic strain localizes in certain zones of the sample. The stress field evolution on the coupling connection correlates with the indicated deformation stages. The compliance of the rebar joint made of seamless hot-deformed tube with an outer and inner diameters 51 and 32 mm, respectively, made of С1020 steel grade, induces 500 MPa stress in the normal section of rebar under the tensile axial load.Value: It is shown that during uniaxial tension of 0 to 5 %, perlite fractures, which is accompanied by further polarization of the dislocation structure. The internal stress amplitude increases and at 5% tension, far-range stresses grow as compared with those induced forest dislocations. The main contribution to far-range stresses and their change at 5 % tension is made by the elastic component, that promotes to the microcrack formation.