Reinforced concrete beams with web openings: A state of the art review

• Main Authors: Ahmed A., Fayyadh M.M., Naganathan S., Nasharuddin K.
• Other Authors: 57214837520
• Format: Article
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: A. Concrete and composite; G. Destructive testing; H. Failure analysis; Air conditioning ducts; Concrete testing; Reinforced concrete; Telephone systems; American Concrete Institute; Analysis and design; Concrete beam; Design approaches; Essential services; Fibre reinforced polymers; G. destructive testing; Modern buildings; RC beams; Reinforced concrete beams; State of the art; State-of-the-art reviews; Steel plates; Structural behaviour; Strut and tie method; Web openings; Concrete beams and girders

The construction of modern buildings requires many pipes and ducts in order to accommodate essential services such as air conditioning, electricity, telephone, and computer network. Web openings in concrete beams enable the installation of these services. A number of studies have been conducted with...