Failure Mechanisms in R/C Plates Carrying In‐Plane Forces
Publication: Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 114, Issue 3
Abstract
Failure mechanisms in reinforced concrete plates subjected to in‐plane forces are presented. Failures due to the yielding of reinforcement and due to the crushing of concrete are examined. In the case of yielding of steel, equations are derived which predict the ultimate load and the direction of the ultimate crack for proportional loading. In the case of crushing of concrete, the tensor of concrete stresses between the cracks is derived, and the ultimate load is determined from the concrete strength under combined tension and compression. The ultimate load is predicted for both proportional and nonproportional loading. Derived equations have been applied to plate elements reinforced with steel bars in two orthogonal directions, and subjected to uniaxial or biaxial uniform loading. Experimental and theoretical results show a very good agreement.
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Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 114 • Issue 3 • March 1988
Pages: 553 - 574
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