Title: A General Shear Design Method

Author(s): Michael P. Collins, Denis Mitchell, Perry Adebar, and Frank J. Vecchio

Publication: Structural Journal

Volume: 93

Issue: 1

Appears on pages(s): 36-45

Keywords: aggregate interlock; axial loads; building codes; crack and spacing; reinforced concrete; shear strength; structural design. Width

DOI: 10.14359/9838

Date: 1/1/1996

Abstract:
A simple, unified method is presented for the shear design of both pre-stressed concrete members and nonprestressed concrete members. The method can treat members subjected to axial tension or axial compression and treats members with and without web reinforcement. The derivation of the method is summarized and the predictions of the method are compared . with those of the current ACI Code.