Shear in reinforced concrete beams with continuous internal transverse reinforcement

Abstract: Reinforced concrete elements with a high longitudinal and transverse reinforcement ratio may present conflicts on both of them, resulting in reduced labor productivity poor job when assembling the transversal reinforcement, reducing its effectiveness. Thus, this research presents type internal as an alternative to mitigate conflict between bars. A total 5 reinforced wide beams were made, one them reference closed stirrups, other ones varying inclination 60° 90°, number vertical legs used. Comparing results stirrups beam, it was observed that provided increases up 14% shear strength compared stirrup.