Simple Analytical Model for T‐Beams in Flexure
Publication: Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 114, Issue 7
Abstract
A simple model to account for the contribution of slabs to the strength and stiffness of beams under negative bending at a beamcolumn connection is proposed. In the model, the slab is assumed to act as a tensile membrane that reinforces the tension region of the beam. The extent to which the slab contributes to the beam is determined from the geometry of the connection and the mechanical properties of the slab reinforcement. Closed‐form expressions are derived for the equivalent width of slab that should be taken into account in the flexural analysis of T or L beams.
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Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 114 • Issue 7 • July 1988
Pages: 1507 - 1523
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Published online: Jul 1, 1988
Published in print: Jul 1988
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