Compound bending and compression in rectangular sections. Ultimate bending moment method

Abstract

This is a systematic summary of studies on rectangular sections subjected to compound loading and bending, calculated by the method of ultimate bending moment. The studies are part of the work which the author is preparing on reinforced and prestressed concrete. The method of ultimate bending moment, which is based on the rheological properties of concrete and on the new concepts of safety factors, has been accepted by the European Committee on Concrete (C. E. B.) after being proposed by the Spanish Committee. It is very useful, since it is a simple procedure, and is also closer to reality than the classical methods. Also, this is the method of calculation adopted m the recent Specification H. A. 61, for reinforced concrete structures, issued by the Instituto Eduardo Torroja. The object of this paper is to give an account of the ultimate bending moment method, by establishing the equilibrium and compatibility equations, and applying them to the various design and calculation problems that most often arise. To simplify the task of the calculating technician, a number of monograms have been constructed, which are easy to operate. Only two of these are given in this paper, in order to limit the length of the latter.