Affiliation:
1. Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering , Al-Nahrain University , Jadriya, Baghdad , Iraq .
Abstract
Abstract
This study describes an experimental research focusing on the behaviour of Lightweight Aggregate Wide Reinforced Concrete Beams (LAWRCB) using shear steel plates. This technique represents an inexpensive way which reduces structural and building complexities. Wide beams can provide adequate cross-sectional areas to meet the specified capacity in a shallower depth than a system of narrower beams placed similarly in the design. Also, WB treats the crowd of stirrups because the shear component provided by concrete is very small compared with high depth concrete Beams. This research is also trying to minimize the weight of a wide concrete beam using light weight concrete instead of using conventional concrete which has effects on the deflection, crack patterns, and load carrying capacity. This investigation consists of reviewing the previous work and an experimental program consisting of testing mixes to produce lightweight concrete. In addition, several simply supported wide beams with various parametric studies will be designed, cast, and tested. After the specimen tests are carried out, comparisons and discussions of the results will be made with code requirements.
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