Abstract: This paper evaluates the softened truss model and the softened strut-and-tie model for predicting shear strength of reinforced concrete squat walls. The prediction accuracy of analytical solutions is examined using the ...

Abstract: A softened strut-and-tie model for determining interface shear capacity is proposed in this paper. Contrary to the shear-friction concept, the proposed theory predicts that ultimate failure is caused by the crushing of ...

Abstract: A softened strut-and-tie model for determining the shear strength of squat walls is proposed in this paper. The proposed model originates from the strut-and-tie concept and satisfies equilibrium, compatibility, and ...