Research Article

Research on the Estimation Method of the Stiffness Degeneration Index of Reinforced Concrete Members

Table 5

Performance classification levels of the reinforced concrete members based on the value of DK,k.

No.DK,kDamage stagesPerformance levelsPerformance status

1DK,k ≤ 0No crackingNo damageIntact
20 < DK,k ≤ 0.3Cracking of the concreteMild damageRepairable
30.3 < DK,k ≤ 0.7Slight spalling of the concreteModerate damage
40.7 < DK,k ≤ 0.9Severe spalling of the concreteSevere damageNo collapse
50.9 < DK,k ≤ 1Buckling of the longitudinal reinforcementDestructionCollapse