DESIGN OF RC STUCTURES:

(iii) Bond strength:

It is shear stress at the interface of reinforcement bar and concrete developed to

resist the slippage of bar relative to its surrounding concrete.

(iv) Grades of concrete:

Based on environmental exposure conditions the minimum grade of concrete is

selected. For example under mild exposure conditions minimum grade of concrete
for reinforced concrete structures is specified as M20. In the designation of concrete
mix M refers to the mix and the number to the specified compressive strength of
150 mm size cube at 28 days expressed in N/mm2 (IS 456:2000)

(v) Modulus of elasticity:

The modulus of elasticity determined from the stress-strain curve of the first cycle
could be defined as initial tangent modulus, secant modulus.

The formula of modulus of elasticity of concrete as per IS 456:2000 is given below: