Load-deflection analysis of pretensioned inverted T-beam with web openings

• Main Authors: Cheng H.T., Bashar S.M., Kamal N.M.
• Other Authors: 54973908300
• Format: Article
• Published: Trans Tech Publications Ltd 2023
• Subjects: Inverted T beam; Prestressed concrete; Web opening; Cracks; Deflection (structures); Fasteners; Flanges; Floors; Precast concrete; Software testing; Circular web openings; Closed-form expression; Experimental program; Load-deflection response; Simplified procedure; Total-precast concrete; Web openings; Concrete beams and girders

A precast, prestressed concrete girder with circular web openings allows building service systems (mechanical, electrical, communications, and plumbing) to cross the girder line within the member's depth, reducing a building's floor-to-floor height and the overall height of the structure....