ABSTRACT
Following the member analysis as outlined in Chapter 3, the next stage is to undertake a section analysis for the ultimate and serviceability limit states. This chapter deals with section analysis for slabs and beams; columns and walls are considered in Chapter 5 and aspects of joint design relevant to seismic actions (EC8 - Draft) in Chapter 6. The starting point is section analysis for the ultimate limit state (flexure) to obtain the reinforcement ratio (px) for longitudinal (tension) reinforcement. The rein forcement ratio (p1) influences subsequent calcula tions for the ultimate limit state (shear and torsion) and those for the serviceability limit state (crack width and deflection control). A number of worked examples are included that link loading, section and member analysis for the two limit states. The inter action of EC8 (Draft) and EC2 vis-a-vis beam design and detailing is also covered.
