Research Article
Jan 1974
Design of Reinforced Concrete Spandrel Beams
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Volume 100, Issue 1
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Torsional stiffness of a reinforced concrete spandrel beam is known to decrease drastically after cracking and to cause redistribution of moment between the spandrel beams and the floor beams in building frames. In this study, 10 T-shape specimens representing a floor beam framing monolithically into a spandrel beam were tested. Test results show that large angles of twist under constant torque can be obtained after cracking and that the limit design method is desirable for designing spandrel beams. In using the limit design concept a specified torsional stress is sufficient to ensure ductility and crack control. In addition, methods are suggested for the design of joint stirrups to prevent joint failure, stirrups in the floor beam to prevent shear failure, and negative steel in the floor beam.
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Journal of the Structural Division
Volume 100 • Issue 1 • January 1974
Pages: 209 - 229
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© 1974 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Jan 1974
Published online: Feb 1, 2021
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Thomas T. C. Hsu, M.ASCE
Prof., Dept. of Civ. Engrg., Univ. of Miami, Coral-Gables, Fla.
Kenneth T. Burton, M.ASCE
Struct. Engr., Carl Walker and Assocs., Inc., Consulting Engrs., Elgin, Ill.
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