Title: A Lower Bound to the Shear Strength of RC Beams and One-Way Members without Shear Reinforcement

Author(s): Santiago Pujol, Carlos E. Ospina, and Charles Kerby

Publication: Concrete International

Volume: 46

Issue: 6

Appears on pages(s): 50-55

Keywords: ratio, depth, test, aggregate

DOI:

Date: 6/3/2024

Abstract:
The article discusses field evidence, available test data, and a simple mechanical construct all suggesting that 1× √f’ c can be used as a pragmatic lower bound to shear strength of reinforced concrete beams and one-way slabs without transverse reinforcement, at least within certain ranges.