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@article{186813,
        author = {Miss Pratibha V Navgire and Prof P V Nimbalkar},
        title = {Experimental Investigation Of Flexural Strength Of Concrete Beam With Cold Joints},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {6},
        pages = {7535-7539},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=186813},
        abstract = {In reinforced concrete construction, continuous concrete placement is essential to achieve monolithic strength and durability. However, due to delays in concreting operations, interruptions often lead to the formation of cold joints, which act as potential weak planes affecting bond strength, flexural capacity, and long-term performance. This experimental study investigates the flexural strength behavior of M25 grade reinforced concrete beams containing cold joints at different positions and subjected to varying curing methods. Concrete cubes and beams of size 150 mm × 200 mm × 1200 mm were cast and tested. The beams were categorized into five groups: a control beam without a joint and four cold-jointed beams with joints positioned at the mid-span and near supports, under water curing. The flexural tests were performed under two-point loading at 7 days, 14 days, and 28 days as per IS 516:2018, and corresponding compressive strength tests were conducted on cube specimens.},
        keywords = {Cold joint, Flexural strength, M25 concrete, Water curing, Reinforced concrete beam.},
        month = {December},
        }