Design of Reinforced
Concrete Structures to
BS8110
Design for Shear
Eng. Sunil Jayawardena
BSc Eng (Hons)., PGDip(CPM)., Ceng.,MIE(SL)
Shear Stress in Concrete beams at ULS
Compression-
takes the
form of arch
Tension- takes the
form of suspended
chain
at mid-span bending is high and stresses
are more parallel to the beam axis
Towards support shear force is higher.
principal stresses are at steeper angle and
tensile stresses are causing diagonal cracks
(if tensile stress exceed the tensile
strength of the section)
If the diagonal tension exceed tensile strength of
concrete then shear reinforcements shall be
provided (links, bent up bars and links)
• As indicated above RC beams are subjected to diagonal tension as a
result of shear forces.
A D
C B
Lets say AB=CD=L
After deformation AB=L+δ CD=L-δ
Hence we can say that tensile forces in AB
direction cause deformation of length AB
If this tensile stress exceed the tensile
strength of concrete it will induce diagonal
cracking of concrete perpendicular to AB.
Experiment evidence shows that these shear diagonal cracks occurs at 45o to the Longitudinal Axis of the
beam.
P
R
d
45o
σt
If beam width is b
PR surface area = 2 𝑏𝑑
Total tensile force on face PR, T= σt 2 𝑏𝑑
If shear force acting on the plane is V
For the equilibrium of the section
V=(T/√2)
V=σt 2 𝑏𝑑/√2
σt =
𝑉
𝑏𝑑
in code above is given as
v=
𝑉
𝑏𝑣
𝑑
Shear Resistance of concrete Section
The shear of a section without shear reinforcements
are taken mainly by three components.
• Concrete in compression zone (20-40%)
• Dowelling action of tensile r/f (15-25%)
• Aggregate interlocking of flexural cracks.(33-50%)
The shear resistance of a section (vc) is depend on;
• Concrete grade (fcu)
• Area of steel in tension (100As/bd)
• Effective depth of section (d)
Note
Values of vc for grade 25 concrete is given in table 3.8
of the code.
Shear Resistance of concrete Section
Alternatively we can use following equation;
𝑣𝑐 =
0.79
100𝐴𝑠
𝑏𝑣𝑑
1
3
1.25
400
𝑑
1
4 (
𝑓𝑐𝑢
25
)
1
3
Ɣm - partial safety factor
100𝐴𝑠
𝑏𝑣𝑑
≤ 3
400
𝑑
≥ 1
fcu max 40
Enhance Shear Resistance near Supports
X
av
X
Ө
• Failure is caused by loads to RHS of x-x
• For beams without rlf Ө≈30o (av/d≈2) (experimentally
verified)
• Hence for a section closer to the support than 2d, the
concrete shear strength will be vc(
2𝑑
𝑎𝑣
)
𝑣𝑟𝑒𝑠
𝑣𝑐
𝑎𝑣
𝑑
1 2
Enhance Shear Resistance near Supports
Note
1. However the maximum shear stress of the section should not exceed the lesser of
0.8√𝑓𝑐𝑢 or 5N/mm2 (cl 3.4.5.2)
2. For most beams, design for shear is carried out at a distance ‘d’ from the face of
the support and without considering shear enhancement near support, shear
reinforcement provided up to the support (cl 3.4.5.10)
vc
v=
𝑉
𝑏𝑣
𝑑
d
2d
Shear stress taken
for design
Shear resistance
taken for design
Enhance Shear Resistance near Supports
Note
3. The shortfall of (v-vc) has to be met by shear reinforcements.
4. In order to longitudinal steel to function as a dowel, it has to anchored at least
distance ‘d’ from the section considered.
5. If bottom steel is not properly anchored at the support, top steel shall be used for
100As/bd calculation (cl 3.4.5.4).
Shear & Axial Compression
Clause 3.4.5.12
v’c= vc+0.6
𝑵
𝑨𝒄
𝑽𝒉
𝑴
Shear resistance of concrete is improved by presence of an axial force.
N- axial load
Ac-Area of section
V-Shear force
M-moment
𝑉ℎ
𝑀
should not be taken as greater
than 1.0
Design of Shear Links
45o
Sv Sv Sv
• If Sv=d then 45o diagonal crack can just developed between two adjacent links
and such links ineffective. Therefore to prevent above distance between links are
limited to a maximum value of 0.75d (cl 3.4.5.5)
• Closer the link load carry by each link is the smaller.
Design of Shear Links
Sv Sv
Sv
V =resistance due to concrete +Resistance due to reinforcements
= (concrete stress x area) + (Steel stress x area of links)
The force in each link = [
𝑓𝑦𝑣
ɣ𝑚
Asv]= 0.87fyv.Asv
number of links cut by 45o plane = d/sv
Total force in the cut links = 0.87fyv.Asv. d/sv
V=vcbvd+ 0.87fyv.Asv. d/sv
0.87fyv.Asv. = [V-vcbvd].sv/d=[vbvd- vcbvd] sv/d=[bvsv(v-vc)]
as V=vbvd
Hence
x
x
d
d
V
bv
d
Asv
As
Asv ≥
𝑏𝑣
𝑠𝑣
(𝑣−𝑣𝑐)
0.87𝑓𝑦𝑣
Bent up Bars
Shear resistance of single bar is given by
V=0.87fyvAsbsinα
For multiple bars shear resistance increased proportionately
Hence V=0.87fyvAsbsinα (d-d’)(cotα+cotβ)/sb
In general code requires sb maximum value of 1.5d where
β=α=45o
Thus V=1.23fyvAsb
β α
x
x
Asb
Asb
Anchorage
length
d’
d
=(d-d’)(cotα+cotβ)
sb
Note:
• Only 50% of shear reinforcements can be
used as bent up bars.
Design of Shear Links
It is important to provide minimum steel in concrete section to prevent thermal &
thermal cracks and this minimum steel provide resistance of 0.4 N/mm2.
Consequently design links required when v>(vc+0.4)
Nominal link required when 0.5vc<v<(vc+0.4)
Nominal links are given by
Minor important section such as lintel beam where v<05vc link may be omitted.
Asv ≥
0.4 𝑏𝑣𝑠𝑣
0.87𝑓𝑦𝑣
Asv
Designed links required
vc (vc+0.4)
Nominal link provided
No links required in members of minor
importance
v
0.5vc
Notes
Shear reinforcements
• Carries shear stress (vc)
• Improve shear strength of concrete (links improve the dowel action of
longitudinal bars, bent up bars prevent opening up diagonal cracks)
Links also contain the compression reinforcement preventing buckling.
Links confines the concrete improving its strength.
• Code specify link spacing should not exceed 0.75d to be effective in
preventing diagonal cracks.
• Leg spacing; any tension bar should not away more than 150mm or
d(whichever lesser) to ensure dowel action of longitudinal bars.

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  • 1.
    Design of Reinforced ConcreteStructures to BS8110 Design for Shear Eng. Sunil Jayawardena BSc Eng (Hons)., PGDip(CPM)., Ceng.,MIE(SL)
  • 2.
    Shear Stress inConcrete beams at ULS Compression- takes the form of arch Tension- takes the form of suspended chain at mid-span bending is high and stresses are more parallel to the beam axis Towards support shear force is higher. principal stresses are at steeper angle and tensile stresses are causing diagonal cracks (if tensile stress exceed the tensile strength of the section) If the diagonal tension exceed tensile strength of concrete then shear reinforcements shall be provided (links, bent up bars and links)
  • 3.
    • As indicatedabove RC beams are subjected to diagonal tension as a result of shear forces. A D C B Lets say AB=CD=L After deformation AB=L+δ CD=L-δ Hence we can say that tensile forces in AB direction cause deformation of length AB If this tensile stress exceed the tensile strength of concrete it will induce diagonal cracking of concrete perpendicular to AB. Experiment evidence shows that these shear diagonal cracks occurs at 45o to the Longitudinal Axis of the beam.
  • 4.
    P R d 45o σt If beam widthis b PR surface area = 2 𝑏𝑑 Total tensile force on face PR, T= σt 2 𝑏𝑑 If shear force acting on the plane is V For the equilibrium of the section V=(T/√2) V=σt 2 𝑏𝑑/√2 σt = 𝑉 𝑏𝑑 in code above is given as v= 𝑉 𝑏𝑣 𝑑
  • 5.
    Shear Resistance ofconcrete Section The shear of a section without shear reinforcements are taken mainly by three components. • Concrete in compression zone (20-40%) • Dowelling action of tensile r/f (15-25%) • Aggregate interlocking of flexural cracks.(33-50%) The shear resistance of a section (vc) is depend on; • Concrete grade (fcu) • Area of steel in tension (100As/bd) • Effective depth of section (d) Note Values of vc for grade 25 concrete is given in table 3.8 of the code.
  • 7.
    Shear Resistance ofconcrete Section Alternatively we can use following equation; 𝑣𝑐 = 0.79 100𝐴𝑠 𝑏𝑣𝑑 1 3 1.25 400 𝑑 1 4 ( 𝑓𝑐𝑢 25 ) 1 3 Ɣm - partial safety factor 100𝐴𝑠 𝑏𝑣𝑑 ≤ 3 400 𝑑 ≥ 1 fcu max 40
  • 8.
    Enhance Shear Resistancenear Supports X av X Ө • Failure is caused by loads to RHS of x-x • For beams without rlf Ө≈30o (av/d≈2) (experimentally verified) • Hence for a section closer to the support than 2d, the concrete shear strength will be vc( 2𝑑 𝑎𝑣 ) 𝑣𝑟𝑒𝑠 𝑣𝑐 𝑎𝑣 𝑑 1 2
  • 9.
    Enhance Shear Resistancenear Supports Note 1. However the maximum shear stress of the section should not exceed the lesser of 0.8√𝑓𝑐𝑢 or 5N/mm2 (cl 3.4.5.2) 2. For most beams, design for shear is carried out at a distance ‘d’ from the face of the support and without considering shear enhancement near support, shear reinforcement provided up to the support (cl 3.4.5.10) vc v= 𝑉 𝑏𝑣 𝑑 d 2d Shear stress taken for design Shear resistance taken for design
  • 10.
    Enhance Shear Resistancenear Supports Note 3. The shortfall of (v-vc) has to be met by shear reinforcements. 4. In order to longitudinal steel to function as a dowel, it has to anchored at least distance ‘d’ from the section considered. 5. If bottom steel is not properly anchored at the support, top steel shall be used for 100As/bd calculation (cl 3.4.5.4).
  • 11.
    Shear & AxialCompression Clause 3.4.5.12 v’c= vc+0.6 𝑵 𝑨𝒄 𝑽𝒉 𝑴 Shear resistance of concrete is improved by presence of an axial force. N- axial load Ac-Area of section V-Shear force M-moment 𝑉ℎ 𝑀 should not be taken as greater than 1.0
  • 12.
    Design of ShearLinks 45o Sv Sv Sv • If Sv=d then 45o diagonal crack can just developed between two adjacent links and such links ineffective. Therefore to prevent above distance between links are limited to a maximum value of 0.75d (cl 3.4.5.5) • Closer the link load carry by each link is the smaller.
  • 13.
    Design of ShearLinks Sv Sv Sv V =resistance due to concrete +Resistance due to reinforcements = (concrete stress x area) + (Steel stress x area of links) The force in each link = [ 𝑓𝑦𝑣 ɣ𝑚 Asv]= 0.87fyv.Asv number of links cut by 45o plane = d/sv Total force in the cut links = 0.87fyv.Asv. d/sv V=vcbvd+ 0.87fyv.Asv. d/sv 0.87fyv.Asv. = [V-vcbvd].sv/d=[vbvd- vcbvd] sv/d=[bvsv(v-vc)] as V=vbvd Hence x x d d V bv d Asv As Asv ≥ 𝑏𝑣 𝑠𝑣 (𝑣−𝑣𝑐) 0.87𝑓𝑦𝑣
  • 14.
    Bent up Bars Shearresistance of single bar is given by V=0.87fyvAsbsinα For multiple bars shear resistance increased proportionately Hence V=0.87fyvAsbsinα (d-d’)(cotα+cotβ)/sb In general code requires sb maximum value of 1.5d where β=α=45o Thus V=1.23fyvAsb β α x x Asb Asb Anchorage length d’ d =(d-d’)(cotα+cotβ) sb Note: • Only 50% of shear reinforcements can be used as bent up bars.
  • 15.
    Design of ShearLinks It is important to provide minimum steel in concrete section to prevent thermal & thermal cracks and this minimum steel provide resistance of 0.4 N/mm2. Consequently design links required when v>(vc+0.4) Nominal link required when 0.5vc<v<(vc+0.4) Nominal links are given by Minor important section such as lintel beam where v<05vc link may be omitted. Asv ≥ 0.4 𝑏𝑣𝑠𝑣 0.87𝑓𝑦𝑣 Asv Designed links required vc (vc+0.4) Nominal link provided No links required in members of minor importance v 0.5vc
  • 16.
    Notes Shear reinforcements • Carriesshear stress (vc) • Improve shear strength of concrete (links improve the dowel action of longitudinal bars, bent up bars prevent opening up diagonal cracks) Links also contain the compression reinforcement preventing buckling. Links confines the concrete improving its strength. • Code specify link spacing should not exceed 0.75d to be effective in preventing diagonal cracks. • Leg spacing; any tension bar should not away more than 150mm or d(whichever lesser) to ensure dowel action of longitudinal bars.