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The objective of this paper is to study the influence of repeated variable action on long-term behavior of concrete structural elements using quasi-permanent combination of actions, for the assessment of long-term effects (e.g., effects due to creep and shrinkage in concrete structures), as it is proposed in Eurocodes. Extensive experimental program and analytical research using model B3 and AAEM (age adjusted effective modulus) method was performed in order to define quasi-permanent factor ψ2 for two specific loading histories. These loading histories were consist of long-term permanent action “G” and repeated variable action “Q”. The variable load was applied in cycles of loading/unloading for 24 h and 48 h in period of 400 days appropriately for one series of concrete elements. 24 reinforced concrete beams, dimensions 150 mm × 280 mm × 3,000 mm, were tested. Twelve beams were made of concrete class C30/37 and 12 of concrete class C60/75.

Influence of Repeated Variable Load on Long-Term Behavior of Concrete Elements