Over-Reinforced Beam
Further details of this test may be found in the accompanying tutorial sheet, which contains design, behaviour and failure details. Crack patterns at various load stages are shown in the images below.
Crack pattern at 15kN |
Crack pattern at 30kN |
Crack pattern at 45kN |
Crack pattern at 60kN |
Over-reinforced beam during failure |
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Last updated 25 January 2001.