Fig: Shear failure in RCC Beams Similarly, for design of a section for torsion one may proceed as given below : (a) Determine the equivalent shear force as below:
and if
(c) Provide longitudinal reinforcement on tensile side for equivalent bending moment, Me1= Mu + Mt where
If Mt> Mu, provide longitudinal reinforcement on flexural compression face such that the beam can also withstand an equivalent Me2= (Mt Mu), the moment Me2 being taken as acting in the opposite sense to the moment Mu. (d) Provide two-legged closed hoops enclosing corner longitudinal bars of area A sv, given by
For composite and integral behaviour of a reinforced concrete beam, the reinforcements are detailed in such a way that the stresses at every section are appropriately developed with the provision of appropriate amount and type of reinforcements. Proper cover to all reinforcements are also provided for durability and fire resistance.