SHEAR ANALYSIS OF TAPERED BEAMS

The shear stress distribution of tapered beams is investigated using a theory based on linear elasticity. The theory is applicable to wide flange or box tapered Hooken beams. Conventionally the shear stress distribution is assumed to be uniform with the external shear carried solely by the web. By the proposed theory significant shears are carried by the flanges. Based on the proposed theory a simplified analysis procedure is described. Simply calculate the vertical components of the flange flexural load and subtract and add them from the total vertical shear. The resulting shear is assumed to be carried by the web as a relatively uniform stress distribution. In comparison with the finite element analysis and the classifical wedge theory close agreement was observed. /ASCE/

• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

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• Authors:
  • Chong, K P
  • Swanson, W D
  • Matlock, R B
• Publication Date: 1976-9

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 1781-87
• Serial:
  • Journal of the Structural Division
  • Volume: 102
  • Issue Number: ST9A
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Beams; Flanges; Linear elasticity; Shear strength; Shear stress; Tapered traffic lanes
• Uncontrolled Terms: Hooks
• Old TRIS Terms: Taper
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00141795
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: SCE #12411
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 22 1976 12:00AM