Title:
Influence of Repeated Loading On the Stirrup Stress of Reinforced Concrete Beams
Author(s):
J. Ruhnau
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
42
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
169-182
Keywords:
beams (supports); crack width and spacing; cyclic loads; fatigue (materials); loading rate; reinforced concrete; stirrups; stress transfer; structural analysis; web reinforcement
DOI:
10.14359/17283
Date:
1/1/1974
Abstract:
Usually the stirrup stresses of test beams are measured during initial loading. The validity of this stress-load relation is discussed in regard to design criteria of web reinforcement, inclined crack width control, and fatigue strength of web reinforcement.