Description
This book compiles state-of-the-art information on the behavior, analysis, and design of concrete beams containing transverse openings. Discussions include the need, effects, and classification of openings as well as the general requirements for fulfilling design requirements for pure bending, combined bending, and shear. Numerical examples are provided to illustrate the effects of torsion alone or in combination with bending and shear on large rectangular openings as well as opening size and location on beam behavior. Methods for analyzing ultimate strength and serviceability requirement are also discussed. Effects of prestressing on the serviceability and strength of beams with web openings are also considered. Design against cracking at openings and ultimate loads is also covered.
This book compiles state-of-the-art information on the behavior, analysis, and design of concrete beams containing transverse openings.Discussions includeothe need, effects, and classification of openings as well as the general requirements for fulfilling designopure bending, combined bending, and shear - illustrated with numerical examplesotorsion alone or in combination with bending and shearolarge rectangular openings as well as opening size and location on beam behavioromethods for analyzing ultimate strength and serviceability requirementsoeffects of torsion in beamsolarge openings in continuous beams and their effects on possible redistribution of internal forces as well as guidelines and procedures for the design of such beamsoeffect of prestressing on the serviceability and strength of beams with web openingsodesign against cracking at openings and ultimate loadsConcrete Beams with Openings serves as an invaluable source of information for designers and practicing engineers, especially useful since little or no provision or guidelines are currently available in most building codes.
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