Abstract
This paper describes experimentally and analytically the flexural behavior of precast segmental externally prestressed beams. From the test results, it was observed that there is little difference in the flexural behavior between epoxy joint and dry joint. The failure modes of such beams are brittle due to non continuity of reinforcement across the segments. The ductility of the member and failure mode could be improved by confining the concrete in the compression zone. Using the above method, the flexural behavior of two span continuous beam was clarified experimentally.
