Title: Rational Approach to Shear Design--The 1984 Canadian Code Provisions

Author(s): Michael P. Collins and Denis Mitchell

Publication: Journal Proceedings

Volume: 83

Issue: 6

Appears on pages(s): 925-933

Keywords: beams (supports); building codes; deep beams; detailing; reinforced concrete; shear properties; shear strength; structural design.

DOI: 10.14359/3031

Date: 11/1/1986

Abstract:
The 1984 Canadian Concrete Code contains new shear design provisions that are believed to be more rational and more general than the shear regulations of the 1983 ACI Building Code. New shear design procedures are summarized and their use is illustrated by means of design examples.