Title:
Redistribution of Moments at Cracking-the Key to Simpler Torsion Design?
Author(s):
Michael P. Collins and Paul Lampert
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
35
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
343-384
Keywords:
beams (supports); bending moments; compatibility methods; cracking (fracturing); flexural strength; frames; reinforced concrete; reinforcing steels; stiffness; structural analysis; torsion
DOI:
10.14359/17486
Date:
1/1/1973
Abstract:
When a reinforced concrete structure cracks the ratio of torsional to flexural stiffness of its members will drop. The resulting redistribution of torsion and bending moments is the subject of this paper.