I'm trying to understand the reasoning in the bearing capacity calculations used in a number of concrete codes, where confinement can be taken to aid the bearing capacity (i.e. by a factor of sqrt(A2/A1), within limits).
Does anyone have any papers/tech info in regards to the testing (or...
Hi All,
Does anyone have experience in using mesh as shear reinforcement for beams?
The Australian code AS3600 requires the wire ends to be hooked or to have 2 of the transverse wires in the compression zone.
The main problem I am having is my compression zone is only 100mm (4") from the top...
I have noticed when modelling a simply supported plate in an FE package, I am getting moment actions transverse to the main span. (I am just testing the software).
When the deformed shape is checked, the free edges deflect slightly more than at the midspan, which is consistent with some form of...
The basic principle of the Equivalent Frame Method (EFM) is that the floor plate is divided into panels along each column line. Each panel is then divided into column and middle strips, the total moment over the panel being distributed by a factor into each strip.
FE Packages now provide tools...
