Assessment of shear capacity. Part I: Comparison of shear models used for RC beams design

Abstract

This paper briefly describes commonly used methods of determination of shear strength of reinforced concrete beams. Classical method, Eurocode 2 approach and most complex approach proposed by P. D. Zararis in a series of papers are depicted and compared. Experimental tests of RC beams shown in the subsequent paper (Part II) are confronted with the model predictions.