Title:
A Lower Bound to the Shear Strength of RC Beams and One-Way Members without Shear Reinforcement
Author(s):
Santiago Pujol, Carlos E. Ospina, and Charles Kerby
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
46
Issue:
6
Appears on pages(s):
50-55
Keywords:
ratio, depth, test, aggregate
DOI:
Date:
6/3/2024
Abstract:
The article discusses field evidence, available test data, and a simple mechanical construct all suggesting that 1× √f’ c can be used as a pragmatic lower bound to shear strength of reinforced concrete beams and one-way slabs without transverse reinforcement, at least within certain ranges.