The Numerical Analysis of the Effective Flange Width in T-section Reinforced Concrete Beams

Abstract

The problem of determining the effective flange width for reinforced concrete T-sections subjected to bending was presented in the paper. The numerical analysis was performed in order to define an influence of parameters on the width value. Multi-span reinforced concrete slabs monolithically connected with two-span concrete beams were considered in the analysis. Two material models were used: elastic for concrete and plastic for reinforced concrete.