RC beam

METHODOLOGY FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE DIGITAL IMAGE CORRELATION (DIC) FOR INVESTIGATING RC BEAMS

The article discusses the improvement of the digital image correlation (DIC) method for analyzing deformations in RC beams, specifically focusing on the importance of zero-strain verification. This step is critical for ensuring high measurement accuracy, as it helps identify and minimize systematic and random errors. Before starting the research, system calibration is conducted, which includes the assessment of background noise and stability that influence the results.

INJECTION OF CRACKS IN A RC BEAM WITH EPOXY RESIN USING THE GRAVITY FLOW METHOD

The restoration of the load-bearing capacity of RC beams through crack injection is one of the most efficient and practical methods for executing repairs in the field of civil engineering. In the article, following an analysis of crack injection methods in RC structures, an economically viable method for injecting RC beams is proposed. The core approach of the proposed crack injection method involves the process of introducing epoxy resin into the crack, which occurs by gravity flow (without specialized equipment and pressure).