Research Article

Mechanical Model for Shear Friction Capacity of Concrete at Construction Joints

Table 2

Statistical comparison of measured and predicted shear friction strengths.

Interface typeStatistical valueProposer
ACI 318-14AASHTOfib 2010This study

Smooth construction joint3.151.801.730.99
2.230.870.760.39
0.710.480.440.39
NA0.180.310.27
7.293.423.141.72

Rough construction joint2.161.412.991.00
1.130.491.350.28
0.520.350.450.28
0.360.630.840.55
3.952.205.141.44

Total2.461.562.561.01
1.640.681.330.32
0.670.440.520.32
NA0.430.380.48
5.152.684.751.55