Structural testing data of Shotcrete 3D Printed (SC3DP) and cast reinforced concrete beams: Four-point and three-point bending testing results, including Digital Image Correlation and Distributed Fibre Optics measurements

This dataset was produced as a result of structural testing of full-scale reinforced concrete beams of two types, with the same external dimensions but different reinforcement layout reflecting fabrication methods. One type was traditionally cast, and features modern orthogonal reinforcement composed of longitudinal bars and stirrups. The other type was digitally fabricated with Shotcrete 3D Printing (SC3DP) additive manufacturing method, and with force-flow aligned reinforcement in form of bent-up steel reinforcement bars. Both types were tested under three- and four-point bending, to investigate their response under shear force and bending moment respectively. The results encompass 1. Deflection of beam vs applied external load; 2. Crack opening obtained with Digital Image Correlation during test, and 3. Strain profiles along reinforcement bars of SC3DP testing beam. The data is time synchronised with frequency of 1/8Hz.