FORMULATION OF DESIGN TABLES AND CHARTS FOR DESIGN OF REINFORCED CONCRETE BEAMS

Abstract

The need to reduce design rigors in the design of singly and doubly reinforced concrete beams formed the basis for the study. The study was undertaken to formulate design tables and charts for design of singly and doubly reinforced concrete beams with varying cross section. The developed design tables and charts were based on mathematical model derived in accordance with Euro code 2 design code of practice for reinforced concrete structures. The study also highlighted detailed process used in the design of reinforced concrete beams at both ultimate and serviceability limit state. Several design examples were solved using the developed design tables and charts. The accuracy of the developed design tables and charts was assessed through comparison with Euro code 2 design solutions. It was concluded that the developed design tables and charts was structurally reliable and efficient in the design of singly and doubly reinforced concrete beams as reasonable agreement exist between the output obtained in the design of singly and doubly reinforced concrete beams using the developed design tables and charts and Euro code 2 design code of practice