Experimental studies on the limit analysis of reinforced concrete fixed-ended T-beams

Results are presented on tests of reinforced concrete T-beams with a flange 20 inches wide by two inches thick setting on a stem five inches deep and four inches wide. These beams were loaded at the quarter points of an eight-foot span and also at the end of cantilever sections of two feet. The beams were loaded until they collapsed. The reinforcing steel was varied at the support section, but remained constant at the center. Moment-curvature information is developed from the experimental results, and conclusions are drawn concerning present theory for deriving analytical moment-curvature relationships for reinforced concrete sections. Ultimate concrete strain in confined sections is reviewed in light of the experimental results. Discussed also are current theories for calculating ultimate loads for indeterminate reinforced concrete beams.

Name thesis:degree_name

M.S.

Level thesis:degree_level

masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Structural Engineering

Department dc:contributor.department

Structural Engineering

Grantor dc:publisher

Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Year dc:date.issued

1966

Author dc:creator

• Murray, Kenneth Harold

Statement dc:rights

• In Copyright

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• http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

Language dc:language.iso

en

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/10919/101378

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/101378