Evaluation of Flexural Behaviors with Different Tensile Strain Capacities of ECC
The flexural behavior of ECC according to the tensile strain capacity was analytically estimated with the layered section method. Moment-curvature curve was first obtained, then load-deflection relation was calculated. The analytical result indicated that there was noticeable increase in deflection at peak load with the higher tensile strain capacity within 3.0%, and it was found that more than 3% strain capacity did not provide higher deflection but helped improve the load resistance.