Deep beams with web openings

Therefore, there is a definite need for understanding of in particular the behaviour and strength of deep beams with openings in the web.

3.2 Factors influencing behaviour

The main factors affecting the behaviour and performance of deep beams with web openings are

i) span to depth ratio; ii) cross-sectional properties (i.e. rectangular section, Tee-section, etc.);

iii) amount and location of main longitudinal reinforcement; iv) amount, type and location of web reinforcement; v) properties of concrete and reinforcements;

vi) shear span to depth ratio; vii) type and position of loading;

viii) size, shape and location of web opening etc.