Study on the flexural deformation behavior of high-titanium heavy-slag concrete composite beams: Material application, experimental investigation, and theoretical refinement

Abstract

To investigate the flexural performance of high-titanium heavy-slag concrete composite beams under loading, this study examined the impact of various factors on deflection development and crack propagation as well as the applicability of empirical formulas for monolithic concrete beams. Seven concrete beams were fabricated with variables such as the reinforcement ratio, prefabrication height, and material composition, and were subjected to two-point concentrated loading. By comparing deflection values and crack widths during loading and analyzing the correlations with empirical formulas from standards, theoretical formulas with significant deviations were modified and compared. The study indicated that the cracking moment and deflection correlated with the reinforcement ratio, material structure combination, and composite height. The empirical formulas for the maximum crack width and deflection of flexural members were applicable to high-titanium heavy-slag concrete composite beams, although some discrepancies existed compared with the experimental values. After modifications, these discrepancies were reduced. This research provides a comprehensive analysis of the deformation characteristics and fracture behavior of high-titanium heavy-slag concrete composite beams.