Trajectory Stress and Angle Values Correlation to Deep Beams Dimensional Ratio

SNI 2847-2019 defines a deep beam as a structural component that is loaded on one side and supported on the opposite face, allowing compressive components such as struts to form between the loads and supports. It is also stated that the ratio of the net span of the beam to the height of the beam must match the standards (l/h) 4. The goal of this investigation is to determine the value of the stress’s correlation and the trajectory angle to the ratio of the l/beam h's with a span of 4 meters when subjected to a point load of P = 2,000 kN. In the analysis procedure, SAP v.14 is being used to determine the value of stresses and trajectory angles of variations l/h. The results obtained from this study is ratio of l / h of deep beam affects the magnitude of the stress and the angle of the trajectory. Increasingly the width of the beam has no significant effect on the resulting trajectory angle.

Strengthening Solutions for Deep Reinforced Concrete Beam with Cutout Opening

Since reinforced concrete (RC) buildings have long service life, cutout openings are generally needed in their load-bearing walls as a sustainable solution in order to meet new requirements of their users. However, the cutout openings decrease the load-bearing capacity of the walls, which may result in the failure of the buildings. In this paper, we investigate the possibility of making a door opening in a load-bearing RC wall of an existing building in Gävle in Sweden. The wall studied in the current paper rests on two individual supports at its two ends; thus, it is considered as a deep beam. However, it is called an examined wall (EW) here. The StruSoft FEM-Design software is used in this study to model, analyze, and design the building based on the Eurocodes and Swedish national annex. The potential need for the EW to be strengthened when the cutout opening is made is also evaluated. It is concluded that strengthening the EW with cutout opening is needed. Different strengthening solutions are proposed for the EW. Moreover, the situation of the EW with the solutions is assessed with regard to the utilization ratio, deflection, and weight. Consequently, it is demonstrated that the proposed strengthening solutions function well for the EW.

Investigating strut and tie model in deep beams

The Strut-and-Tie model (STM) approach evolves as one of the most useful design methods for shear critical structures and for other disturbed regions in concrete structures. The model provides a rational approach by representing a complex structural member with an appropriate simplified truss model. The literature review showed that there is no single unique STM for most design situations encountered. This report summarizes the STM approach and related research as well as the results of linear and nonlinear analysis of a deep beam using SAP2000 and ABAQUS Software.