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I. Calculate the factored shear force vu at critical sections defined in Page 199, or
at any section you want the spacing to be determined.
v c=0.17 f '
example: c bw d
V 1 VC,
If u>
2 beam section is capable to carry the required shear.
n=V u
1. V
c= V u
n V Vc
2. s= V -
V
s >
If f ' b w d, adjust the size of the beam (Sect.411.6.7.9)
V 0.66
V. Spacing of stirrups
Av f d
Spacing, s=
yt
Illustrative Problems
Note: If not specified all concrete in these illustrative problems are normal weight concrete,
where =1.0
Problem 4.1
A rectangular beam has a width of 260 mm and an overall depth of 470 mm.
Concrete cover is 60 mm from the centroid of bars. Concrete compressive strength
c=
f 21 MPa. Steel yield strength provided by concrete using the simplified
calculation (a) if the beam is subjected to shear and flexure only, and (b) if the
beam is subjected to axial compressive force of 80 kN.
Solution
Effective depth, d=470-60=410mm
Vc = 0.17 f 'c bw d
Vc = 0.17(1) 21 (260)(410)
Vc = 83.045 kN
b) The beam is subjected to axial compressive force of 80 kN.
Nu
Vc = 0.17 ( 1+
14 A g ) bw d
80,000
V c = 0.17 (1+ 14(122,200) ) (1) (260) (410)
V c = 86.93 kN
Problem 4.2
Determine the minimum cross section required for a rectangular beam from a
u=
shear standpoint so that no web reinforcement is required by the Code if V
c=
142 kN and f 27.6 MPa. Assume d=1.7b
Solution
exceed of 0.5 V c .
V c = 0.17 f 'c bw d
d= 849 mm
Using the 2001 NSCP; b= 469 mm, d = 798 mm
Problem 4.3
w= 280
A rectangular beam has b mm, d = 510 mm. Determine the maximum
c=
factored shear can this beam section carry. Use 24 MPa.
Solution
Shear strength provided by concrete:
Vc = 118.928 kN
V s max = 461.719 kN
V n max = 580.647 kN
Vu = 435.485 kN
If the factored shear force at the critical section is 210,000 N, compute the nominal
shear carried by the shear reinforcement.
Solution
Shear strength carried by concrete:
V c = 159.547 kN
V n = 280 kN
Vs = 120.453 kN
Solution
A v f yt d
The required stirrup spacing is, s = Vs
Av =2x d h
2
Av =2x (10
2
4 4
Av = 157.1 mm2
A v f yt d 157.1(275)( 400)
S= Vs s= 154 x 103
s = 112.2 mm
Problem 4.6
fc = 24 MPa
Determine the required spacing vertical U- stirrup when the required shear strength
Vu is a) 50 kN, b) 90 kN, c) 130 kN, d) 290 kN, e) 360 kN, and f) 570 kN. Use the
2010 NSCP.
Solution
Shear strength provided by concrete:
V c = 151.908 kN
Vc = 0.75(151.91) = 113.931 kN
1
Vc = 56.965 kN
2
Av =2x (10
2
= 157.08 mm
2
4
1
a) Vu = 50 kN < Vc Beam section capable to carry the
2
required shear.
b) Vu = 90 kN
1
Vu is less than Vc but more than Vc a minimum area of
2
shear reinforcement is required.
bw S 0.35b w S
A v min = 0.062 f 'c
f yt f yt
Av f 157.08(275)
S max 2 =
yt
= = 444 mm
0.062 f ' cb w
0.062 24(320)
Av f 157 (275)
S max3 = yt
= 386 mm
0.35b w 0.35(320)
Use s = 285 mm