Title:
Shear Strength of Beams with Deformed Steel Fibers
Author(s):
Gustavo J. Parra-Montesinos
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
28
Issue:
11
Appears on pages(s):
57-66
Keywords:
ACI 318; diagonal tension; fiber-reinforced concrete; deformed fibers; shear; size effect
DOI:
Date:
11/1/2006
Abstract:
The addition of deformed steel fibers to concrete is recognized as a means to increase shear resistance in reinforced concrete flexural members without transverse reinforcement. Results from a large number of investigations were compiled to quantitatively evaluate the contribution of deformed steel fibers to the shear resistance of beams without stirrups. The data presented provide convincing experimental evidence that supports the use of deformed steel fibers as an alternative to minimum transverse reinforcement in beams.