Effect of Steel Fibers on Reinforced Concrete Opening Corners
Neeru Bansal1 , Naveen Kwatra2 and Varinder S Kanwar3 1 Civil Engineering Department, RIMT-MAEC, Mandi Gobindgarh 2 Civil Engineering Department, Thapar University Patiala 3 Chitkara University, HP Abstract: In the design of reinforced concrete structures, much of the attention is embarked towards calculation of the strength of basic structural elements like beams, columns and slabs. Comparatively lesser emphasis has been laid on the detailing, corresponding strength and behavior of corner joints, especially those subjected to opening moments as in the case of cantilever retaining walls, bridge abutments, channels, rectangular liquid retaining structures, beam column joints under earthquake loads. The detailing of reinforcement should be easier and simpler in order to expedite the construction process. At the same time structural member should satisfy the fundamental requirements of strength expressed in terms of controlled cracking and ductility. The result of a comprehensive ...