Abstract: A simple model to account for the contribution of slabs to the strength and stiffness of beams under negative bending at a beamcolumn connection is proposed. In the model, the slab is assumed to act as a tensile membrane ...

Abstract: Contribution of monolithic floor slabs to the negative (hogging) flexural resistance of beams in reinforced concrete frames may inadvertently affect the hierarchy of failure unless it is considered during the design. A ...

Abstract: A destructive test was conducted on a decommissioned skew RC slab bridge. This bridge had severely deteriorated shoulder regions, where the top mat reinforcing bars were exposed. The test bridge was loaded using hydraulic ...

Abstract: Applications of nonlinear finite element analysis (NLFEA) to complete structures have been limited. The study reported in this paper examined the reliability of NLFEA to assess strength and stiffness of a three‐span ...