Title: Formula for the Shear Strength of Deep Beams

Author(s): S. T. Mau and Thomas S T. C. Hsu

Publication: Structural Journal

Volume: 86

Issue: 5

Appears on pages(s): 516-523

Keywords: calibrating; deep beams; equilibrium; models; reinforced concrete; shear strength; theories; trusses; Structural Research

DOI: 10.14359/3008

Date: 9/1/1989

Abstract:
Using the three equilibrium equations from the truss model theory, an explicit formula is derived for the shear strength of deep beams. The constants in the formula are calibrated utilizing test data available in the literature. The formula is dimensionless and contains four variables that express the horizontal and vertical reinforcement ratios, the concrete strength, and the shear-span ratio.