Title:
Shear Strengthening of Hollow-Core Slabs with Structural Openings
Author(s):
Ahmed F. Elkhouly, Mohammed H. Hedia, and George Morcous
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
47
Issue:
3
Appears on pages(s):
55-59
Keywords:
strength, test, load, capacity
DOI:
10.14359/51745651
Date:
3/1/2025
Abstract:
Hollow-core (HC) slabs are precast/prestressed concrete members with continuous voids oriented parallel to the span of the slabs. Openings in HC slabs are one of the most common challenges encountered during construction. This study experimentally evaluated the effectiveness of proposed strengthening methods for HC slabs with unforeseen structural openings.
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