Behavior of reinforced concrete beams loaded by transversal bending forces

Abstract

Based on the experimental research on the beams MB 25 and MB 80 to short term load and long term load, the assumption that the truss theory is based on the actual behavior of reinforced concrete beams loaded by bending until failure cannot be confirmed, because in the tensioned zone of the beam, the tensioned member of the truss cannot be formed, so it is necessary to take into consideration the active forces of pressure and tension, as well as the resistance forces of pressure, tension and shearing when the equilibrium conditions are examined.

Keywords

• beam
• active and resistance force
• strain