Numerical Analysis of Cracking Processes in RC Beams without Transverse Reinforcement

The procedure of FEM calculations was presented in the paper. numerical concerned a simulation crack distribution and propagation concrete beams reinforced longitudinally without shear reinforcement. analysis obtained results showed different modes failure when span-to-depth ratio a/d = 2.5 1.8. In analyzed beams, longitudinal reinforcement mechanical properties steel bars were also changing parameters. have that transverse significantly depends on yield strength bars. Furthermore, calculation for juxtaposed with experiments performed by author two beams.