Analysis and Design of deep beam by using Strut and Tie Method

Abstract

Experimental research was conducted to determine the strength of deep beam designed by using strut-and-tie method. The work was done in two phases. The first phase consists of design of simply supported deep beams by using Strut and Tie Method for various shear span to depth ratios. In the second phase several R.C. deep beams were cast and tested in heavy structures Lab. Experimental results were compared with the theoretical results obtained by finite strip method.