Title:
Probabilistic Analysis of Cracking Moment of Reinforced Concrete Beams
Author(s):
Prakash Desayi and K. Balaji Rao
Publication:
Structural Journal
Volume:
86
Issue:
3
Appears on pages(s):
235-241
Keywords:
beams (supports); coefficient of variation; moments; cracking (fracturing); loads (forces); probability theory; reinforced concrete; structural analysis; Structural Research
DOI:
10.14359/2873
Date:
5/1/1989
Abstract:
Probabilistic analysis of cracking moment from 22 simply supported reinforced concrete beams is performed. When the basic variables follow the distribution considered in this study, the cracking moment of a beam is found to follow a normal distribution. An expression is derived, for characteristic cracking moment, which will be useful in examining reinforced concrete beams for a limit state of cracking.