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| | Bond and Development (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04) |
 | | Four different surface preparations of the concrete were studied: bonding to the "as cast specimen", grinding the concrete surface smooth, mechanically abrading the concrete surface, and acid etching or priming the concrete surface. |
 | | The length of the bond was left constant for the preliminary bond tests, then varied between 2 in., 4 in., 6 in., and 8 in., in order to determine the force transfer of the applied load into the concrete. |
 | | Maximum effective bond length is determined, and recommendations are made as to the surface preparation techniques, adhesive type, and bond length needed to achieve an acceptable bond. |
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