Title:
Concrete Q & A: Checking Punching Shear Strength by the ACI Code
Author(s):
James K. Wight and Dan Falconer
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
27
Issue:
11
Appears on pages(s):
76
Keywords:
DOI:
Date:
11/1/2005
Abstract:
With the advent and popularity of finite element analysis software, engineers can create sophisticated mathematical models of two-way slabs supported by columns. To comply with ACI 318-05,1 should a designer check punching shear stress with the simultaneous biaxial moments reported by such a model?