Stress Distribution in Concrete
Stress Distribution in Concrete
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I have a HP12x53 embedded in a concrete slab. HP12x53 has a horizontal load. How do I determine the stress distribution in concrete. Can I assume a triangular distribution with the hinge at the top of the slab (ie zero stress at top)?. I know that the hinge forms at certain depth below the top surface, but is the assumption of triangular distribution of load still valid? If so, would the maximum occur at the bottom as it happens in soil?






RE: Stress Distribution in Concrete
RE: Stress Distribution in Concrete
RE: Stress Distribution in Concrete
Then, any of the compressed parts may be near a face or edge; if such is the case proper anchor of the equilibrating force in the lever needs be accounted by a tie or convenient rebar against the induced action.
Last, and for moderate concurrent tensile axial force, I would only count friction in proportion to the total amount of the resultant of both compression blocks at the end of the embedded lever.
For this case, only if axial tension is very big I would start to think in bond to the structural embedded part.
As a final comment, everything pertaining to high forces applied in small areas in concrete may be needed to be considered if our case approaches such extremes of application of force.