f j / fcd

Anal.
Exp.

0
0

10

15

20

25

30
t/e

Figure 2.1.7 Relative bearing resistance-base plate slenderness relationship (experiments

DeWolf, 1978, and Hawkins, 1968)
Figure 2.1.7 shows the relationship between the slenderness of the base plate, expressed as a
ratio of the base plate thickness to the edge distance and the relative bearing resistance. The
design approach given in Eurocode 3 is in agreement with the test results, but conservative.
The bearing capacity of test specimens at concrete failure is in the range from 1,4 to 2,5 times
the capacity calculated according to Eurocode 3 with an average value of 1,75.

N, kN
700
f

600
500
400

t=
0,76 mm
1,52 mm
3,05 mm
6,35 mm
8,89 mm
25,4 mm

Anal.
a
b
c
d
e
f

e
300

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200

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d
c
b
a

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100
0

10

20

30

40

50

60
fcd , MPa

a x b = 600 x 600 mm

Figure 2.1.8 Concrete strength - ultimate load capacity relationship (Hawkins, 1968)

2.11

Exp.
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