
This research investigates the structural behavior of precast spliced reinforced-concrete beams strengthened using Near-Surface-Mounted (NSM) steel bars. Full-scale RC beam specimens with mid-span splice joints were tested under four-point bending to evaluate flexural capacity, stiffness, ductility, crack development, and service-load deflection. The results show that NSM steel reinforcement significantly enhances structural performance, increasing ultimate load capacity by up to 133%, stiffness by 93%, reducing service-load deflection by 59%, and improving ductility by 20%. The findings demonstrate that NSM strengthening provides a practical and effective method for upgrading spliced RC beams and restoring near-monolithic behavior.
Structural Engineering Reinforced Concrete NSM Steel Bars Spliced RC Beams Concrete Strengthening Flexural Behavior RC Beam Performance Precast Concrete, Structural Engineering Reinforced Concrete NSM Steel Bars Spliced RC Beams Concrete Strengthening Flexural Behavior RC Beam Performance Precast Concrete
Structural Engineering Reinforced Concrete NSM Steel Bars Spliced RC Beams Concrete Strengthening Flexural Behavior RC Beam Performance Precast Concrete, Structural Engineering Reinforced Concrete NSM Steel Bars Spliced RC Beams Concrete Strengthening Flexural Behavior RC Beam Performance Precast Concrete
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