Research Article
Flexural Behavior of Lattice Girder Slabs with Different Connections: Experimental Study
| Group | Specimen ID | Type of precast plank joint | Type of connection | Location of connection | Lapping reinforcement | Lap length/ mm |
| Control group | LGS01 | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | LGS02 | CIP strip | Straight bar lapping connection | Midspan | D8@150 | 280 | A (joint location) | LGSA1 | Closely attached | Straight bar lapping connection | Midspan | D8@150 | 392 | LGSA2 | Straight bar lapping connection | One-third of slab length | D8@150 | B (connection detailing) | LGSB1 | Closely attached | Rectangular loop connection | Midspan | D8@150 | 200 | LGSB2 | Closely attached with two keyways | Straight bar lapping connection | Midspan | 2D10 at each keyway | 392 | LGSB3 | Closely attached with three keyways | Straight bar lapping connection | Midspan |
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