Shear Design of Reinforced Concrete Beams for Static and Moving Loads

The results of the test of a reinforced concrete T-beam 750 mm high and 7500 mm long are presented.The beam was designed for a simulated moving load and was loaded until failure.The web reinforcement consists of vertical stirrups with variable intensity along the beam.A design rule for reinforced concrete beams for shear based on the yield of web reinforcement as one of the ultimate limit states is presented.Reduction for the design shear forces in the vicinity of concentrated loads and supports is duly recommended.Results obtained from tests on another T-beam and published test results are in good agreement with the presented design rule including the proposed reduction.