BEHAVIOR OF CONCRETE BEAMS IN TORSION AND BENDING

Using the familiar skew-bending model, a general theory is developed for reinforced concrete beams in combined torsion and bending. The theory is applied to predict the complete behavior of beams up to failure, the strengths of overreinforced and underreinforced beams, and balanced steel ratios. Agreement between the theory and available test data is remarkably good. The paper also includes a simplified method for the calculation of strength of partially or fully overreinforced beams. /Author/

• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

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• Authors:
  • Rangan, B V
  • Staley, R F
  • Hall, A S
• Publication Date: 1977-4

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 759-772
• Serial:
  • Journal of the Structural Division
  • Volume: 013
  • Issue Number: ST4
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Beams; Bending; Bridge design; Bridges; Failure; Forecasting; Mathematical models; Reinforced concrete; Strength of materials; Structural design; Testing; Torsion
• Uncontrolled Terms: Models; Reinforced concrete beams
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00165344
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: ASCE 12864 Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 14 1978 12:00AM