Title:
Structural Behavior of Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete Beams in Shear
Author(s):
B. Oh, D. Lim, K. Hong, S. Yoo, and S. Chae
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
182
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
9-28
Keywords:
cracking shear strength; fiber reinforced concrete; shear analysis; shear reinforcements; steel fibers; ultimate shear strength
DOI:
10.14359/5519
Date:
5/1/1999
Abstract:
The structural behavior of steel fiber reinforce concrete beams in shear is studied. A comprehensive experimental program has been set up and several series of reinforced concrete beams with steel fibers have been tested. The test variables include the volume contents of steel fibers and stirrups. The fiber contents varies from 0% to 2% by volume. It is seen form these tests that the cracking and ultimate shear strengths increase as fiber content increase. The present study indicates that fiber reinforcement can reduce the amount of shear stirrups may accomplish strength requirements s well as ductility requirements. A theoretical approach is proposed to predict the shear strength of reinforced concrete beams containing steel fibers and good correlations obtained with test data. The present study allows more efficient structural application of steel fibers for shear reinforcement in reinforced concrete structures.