Research Article

A Novel Method for Deflection Calculation of Reinforced Concrete Stair Slabs considering Step Stiffness

Table 2

Mechanical and physical properties of concrete and steel rebars.

ConcreteSteel rebar

Cubic compressive strength, fcu (MPa)Yield strength, fy (MPa)
Cylinder compressive strength, fc (MPa)12.92Elastic modulus, Es (GPa)210
Tensile strength, ft (MPa)1.88Poisson’s ratio, νs0.30
Elastic modulus, Ec (GPa)23.58Density, ρs (kg/m3)7850
Poisson’s ratio, νc0.20
Density, ρc (kg/m3)2400

Notes. denotes the data measured in the experiment [4]; according to the Chinese code (GB 50010-2010) [29], fc = 0.76fcu, , and Ec = 105/(2.2 + 34.7/fcu).