Design of Shear Reinforcement in a beam
The beam is failed by the diagonal tension in which the cracks start from support and extend upto a distance equal to effective depth and making an angle more or less than 45 degrees.
Here are the steps for the design of Shear Reinforcement in a beam:
Step one
Nominal shear stress
Tv = Vu/bd
Where, Vu = shear force due to design load
b = width of the beam
d = depth of the beam
Step two
Percentage of steel
Percent steel = Ast/bd x 100
Step three
Find the shear stress in concrete (Tc) for the above percentage of steel as per IS:456:2000
Step four
If, Tv < Tc
No shear reinforcement is required. However, nominal stirrups are provided and their spacing is determined by,
Asv/b.Sv= 0.4/(0.87fy)
Where, Sv = spacing of stirrups
Asv = Area of stirrups
In any case, the spacing should not be more than 0.75d
Step five
If, Tv > Tc
Sv = 0.87fy. Asv. d/(Vus)
Where, Vus = strength of shear reinforcement
Here’s an example of the design of Shear reinforcement of a beam:
Example of shear reinforcement of a beam
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i saw a building been constructed and it has been divided into 3 different sections with the provision of expansion joints .Why the expansion joint?
Expansion joints can be used if the facades are huge. If the building is divided into three sections with the help of expansion joints, the cracks that occur due to heat induced expansion or contraction of various materials can be prevented. It also helps in absorption of vibrations.
Expansion joints are not generally used in buildings, they are preferably used in bridges, sidewalks, railway tracks, piping systems etc. In case the building to be constructed is huge and falls in an earthquake prone zone, then expansion joints are used to prevent the structure from damage of vibrations.
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