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A novel parallel-lap splice incorporating a third overlapping reinforcement provides adequate flexural capacity and serviceability in reinforced concrete beams, with an optimal recommended lap length of 60d. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This research aims to evaluate a new parallel-lap splice design for its effects on the flexural performance of reinforced concrete beams.

May 6, 2026BuildingsOpen Access

Experimental Investigation of Concrete Beams with Novel Parallel-Lap Reinforcement Under Flexure

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This research aims to evaluate a new parallel-lap splice design for its effects on the flexural performance of reinforced concrete beams.
Conducted an experimental investigation on nine simply supported RC beams using parallel-lap splices.
Tested under four-point bending to analyze mechanical properties including flexural capacity and crack behavior.
Varied lap length (ll) at 64d, 40d, and 25d to assess impacts on performance.
Beams with ll = 64d displayed concrete crushing at midspan, while shorter lengths did not.
Both ll = 64d and ll = 40d beams demonstrated slight strength hardening; ll = 25d beams showed rapid strength degradation.
Compliance with design codes varied; ll = 64d and ll = 40d met requirements, whereas ll = 25d had over 20% reduction in capacity.

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Experimental trial evaluates flexural behavior of RC beams with novel parallel-lap splice, indicating design improvements.

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Zhang et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fadad703f892aec9b1e732 https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings16091822

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Experimental Investigation of Concrete Beams with Novel Parallel-Lap Reinforcement Under Flexure

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