Design of Concrete Structures with Stress Fields

17 2 STRESS FIELDS FOR SIMPLE STRUCTURES 2. 1 INTRODUCTION In this chapter the behavior and strength of simple structures made of rein­ forced or prestressed concrete is investigated with the aid of stress fields. In particular, the webs and flanges of beams, simple walls, brackets, bracing beams an...

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Main Authors: Muttoni, Aurello, Schwartz, Joseph (Author), Thürlimann, Bruno (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Basel Birkhäuser 1997, 1997
Edition:1st ed. 1997
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1 Introduction and Theoretical Basis
  • 1.1 Introductory Remarks
  • 1.2 Fundamentals of the Theory of Plasticity
  • 1.3 Engineering Methods
  • 2 Stress Fields for Simple Structures
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Beams with Rectangular Cross-Section Subjected to Bending and Shear
  • 2.3 Beams with I-Cross-Section Subjected to Bending and Shear
  • 2.4 Members Subjected to Torsion and Combined Action
  • 2.5 Brackets
  • 2.6 Coupling Beams
  • 2.7 Joints of Frames
  • 2.8 Beams with Sudden Changes in Cross-Section
  • 2.9 Walls
  • 2.10 Three-Dimensional Example
  • 3 Material Strengths and other Properties
  • 3.1 Reinforcing Steel
  • 3.2 Concrete
  • 3.3 Force Transfer Reinforcement — Concrete
  • 4 Additional Considerations for the Development of Stress Fields
  • 4.1 Remarks on Plastic Design Applied to Reinforced Concrete
  • 4.2 Procedure for Developing Stress Fields
  • 4.3 Impaired Strength through Wide Cracks
  • 4.4 Stress Distribution in Highly Stressed Compression Zones
  • 4.5 Prestressed Beams
  • 5 Plane Stress, Plate and Shell Elements
  • 5.1 Plane Stress Elements
  • 5.2 Slab Elements
  • 5.3 Shell Elements
  • 6 Outlook: Computer Programs
  • References