EPSRC Reference: |
GR/K14599/01 |
Title: |
EXTERNAL REINFORCEMENT FOR STRENGTHENING OF CONCRETE BEAMS |
Principal Investigator: |
Cairns, Dr J |
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Department: |
Sch of the Built Environment |
Organisation: |
Heriot-Watt University |
Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
Starts: |
05 December 1994 |
Ends: |
04 December 1997 |
Value (£): |
119,196
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EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
Civil Engineering Materials |
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Summary on Grant Application Form |
the shear capacity of concrete beams and slabs depends on adequate anchorage of the main longitudinal reinforcement. In the design of new construction this is ensured by satisfying simple rules-of-thumb. In the assessment of the capacity of existing bridges similar rules-of-thumb have been put forward. However some bridges have been found not to comply and in these cases there is an absence of guidance by which designers can assess a reduced shear capacity. This proposal aims to provide a design method which will allow the calculation of the shear capacity of a concrete member with any anchorage length or detail. This will produce economies by eliminating unnecessary replacement and strengthening of bridges or load restrictions.
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