Ultimate load analysis of reinforced concrete members with plain web under combined flexure shear and axial force

Abstract

The paper presents the results of experimental and analytical studies on ultimate strength of reinforced concrete beams with plain web under two-point load and axial force. The problem has been treated in the analysis as that of plain concrete under combined stresses. Seth's failure criterion has been employed and failure mechanism has been explained. Results of the tests, along with the results of previous investigators, have been verified with the proposed theory and have been found to be in excellent agreement.