On the cracking stress of RC elements subjected to pure shearing loads
Abstract
The purpose of the present study is to investigate the influence of re-bars on the fracture behavior of RC elements subjected to pure shearing stress in order to evaluate the shear strength on a member level or higher. In particular, in this paper, we discuss the influence of internal re-bars by comparing an RC element and a plain concrete element under cracking load (stress). Furthermore, in order to investigate the influence of shrinkage of concrete on the cracking load (stress), we report the results of pure shearing tests on concrete employing a shrinkage reducing admixture and expansive material.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Structural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete
Concrete Corrosion and Durability
Masonry and Concrete Structural Analysis
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 897–902
- Publication date
- 4 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter