Title:
Formula for the Shear Strength of Deep Beams
Author(s):
S. T. Mau and Thomas S T. C. Hsu
Publication:
Structural Journal
Volume:
86
Issue:
5
Appears on pages(s):
516-523
Keywords:
calibrating; deep beams; equilibrium; models; reinforced concrete; shear strength; theories; trusses; Structural Research
DOI:
10.14359/3008
Date:
9/1/1989
Abstract:
Using the three equilibrium equations from the truss model theory, an explicit formula is derived for the shear strength of deep beams. The constants in the formula are calibrated utilizing test data available in the literature. The formula is dimensionless and contains four variables that express the horizontal and vertical reinforcement ratios, the concrete strength, and the shear-span ratio.