Experimental and analytical assessment of the behavior of stainless steel reinforced concrete beams

This paper reports the results of a comprhensive experimental test program on high performance and standard AISI 316L stainless steel reinforced concrete beams. Experimental results were compered with theoretical analysis data using current reinforcement mechanical feature standards and experimental testing-based ones, to identify any resistance, ductility and membrane collapse mode difference. It is also proved the imprtance of establishing a specific standard on the use of stainless steel reinforcement, in order to enable its more widespread stuctural use, and not only for its corrosion resistance