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Table 3 Experimental and finite element results

From: Flexure behavior of hollow steel beams strengthening with ferrocement

Specimens ID

Failure load (Pu) kN

FEM.

Failure load (Pu) kN

EXP.

(Pu)EXP /(Pu) FINITE

Max. deflection at mid span (mm)

EXP.

Max. deflection at mid span (mm)

FEM.

FCH1

142

164

1.15

5.9

5.67

FCH2

142

164

1.15

7

5.77

FCH3

142

165

1.15

6.5

6.5

FCH4

121.5

130

1.07

7.9

4.5

FCH5

161.5

170

1.052

6.8

4.1

FCH6

139.5

132

0.946

6.1

4.25

FCH7

186

185

0.99

6.8

4.25

Mean

  

1.072

  

Standard value deviation

  

0.077