Prediction of Shear Strength of Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete Beams without Web Reinforcement

Abstract

This paper attempt to predict the shear strength of steel fiber reinforced concrete beams with different percentage of steel fiber without web reinforcement. The effect of the fiber volume fraction on the shear response of SFRC with optimum steel fiber content has been studied. Five different volume contents ranging from 0% to1.5% was used in the test specimens. Direct shear tests were conducted and finally, an equation model was developed to predict the ultimate shear strength of SFRC in terms of steel fiber content.