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Shear in Concrete

Definition: an internal force tangential to the plane on which it acts.- ACI Concrete Terminology


Shear typically denotes a force that acts perpendicular to the length of a beam or a column (often referred to as “beam shear” ) or vertically in a slab. While shear can occur perpendicular to the surface of a wall, walls are most often used to resist shear along their length and are referred to as “shear walls.” One mechanism that transfers shear from slabs to columns is termed “punching shear.” Such shear can be resisted by the slab-column interface, and additional resistance can be provided by drop panels, shear caps, or reinforcement.

Practice oriented papers and articles ON SHEAR IN CONCRETE

Shell Wall Concrete Printing Method

Publication: Concrete International
Date: 6/1/2023

ACI 318-19 Code Cases

Publication: Concrete International
Date: 6/1/2023

Effect of the Shear Reinforcement Anchorage and Detailing on the Punching Resistance of Flat Slabs

Publication: Special Publication
Date: 4/1/2023

Punching Capacity of Spread Footings Using ACI 318-19 and the Strip Model

Publication: Special Publication
Date: 4/1/2023

Review of Key Parameters Affecting Punching Shear Strength of Post-Tensioned Slabs

Publication: Special Publication
Date: 4/1/2023

New Insights into Punching Shear under Impact Loading

Publication: Special Publication
Date: 4/1/2023

Long-Term and Corrosion Effects on the Punching Shear Resistance of RC Flat Slabs Subjected to Sudden Column Loss

Publication: Special Publication
Date: 4/1/2023

Shear and Punching Capacity Predictions for Slabs under Concentrated Loads Aided by LEFEA

Publication: Special Publication
Date: 4/1/2023

Seismic Behavior of Slab-Column Connections Using High Performance Fiber Reinforced Concretes

Publication: Special Publication
Date: 4/1/2023

Punching-Shear Strength of Reinforced Concrete Slabs Subjected to Concentric Transverse Loads and In-Plane Tensile Forces

Publication: Special Publication
Date: 4/1/2023

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