Uniaxial Cyclic Tests on Reinforced Concrete Members with Lap Splices

This data paper presents the quasi-static uniaxial cyclic tests of 24 RC members, of which 22 feature lap splices and two are reference units with continuous reinforcement. The objective of the experimental programme is to investigate the influence of lap splice length, confining reinforcement and loading history on the behaviour of lap splices. Particular attention is placed on the measurement of local deformation quantities such as lap splice strains and rebar-concrete slip. Details on the geometry and reinforcement layout of the specimens as well as on the employed test setup, instrumentation and loading protocols are provided. The global behaviour of the test units including the observed crack pattern and failure modes are discussed. The organization of the experimental data is explained.