Gyanmanjari Institute of

Technology
Department of Civil Engineering

SHEAR, BOND AND

DEVELOPMENT LENGTH
 Contents

 Shear in Structural members

 Types of Beams
 Types of cracks before failure
 Importance of shear design for beams
 Limit state of collapse: shear
 Design shear strength of R.C.C. Beam
 Critical section for shear
 Design for shear reinforcement
 Shear In structural members

Flexural Shear Punching Shear

Torsion Shear
 Types of Beams

Types of
Beams

Deep Beams
Shallow
Beams According to
CL. 29, IS 456

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 2, forSSB
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Types of Cracks before failure
 Importance of Shear Design for beams

 Failure modes of beams due to shear force in

beams
 Diagonal Tension Failure
 In this mode, an inclined crack propagates rapidly due to
inadequate shear reinforcement.
 ...continued

 Shear Compression Failure

 There is crushing of the concrete near the compression flange above the
tip of the inclined crack.
 ...continued

 Shear Tension Failure

 Due to inadequate anchorage of the longitudinal bars, the diagonal
cracks propagate horizontally along the bars.
 Limit State of Collapse: Shear

 According to Clause 40.1 & 40.1.1, IS 456-2000

Vu
  Nominal Shear Stress
bd Τ= Nominal Shear Stress
Vu= shear Force
b= Width of Beam
d= effective depth
 ...continued

 Equation for shear stress is derived from elastic theory.

 The mechanics of shear transfer in concrete beams without
shear reinforcement, when concrete cracks due to shear is
illustrated in below figure.

(C.)

(A.) (B.)
 ...continued

 In beams of varying depth: Mu

Vu  tan 
 d
bd
 where τv, Vu, b or bw and d are same as in Equation for Nominal Shear
Stress,
 Mu = bending moment at the section, and
 β = angle between the top and the bottom edges.
 The positive sign is applicable when the bending moment Mu decreases
numerically in the same direction as the effective depth increases, and
the negative sign is applicable when the bending moment Mu increases
numerically in the same direction as the effective depth increases.
 Design Shear Strength of R.C.C. Beam
 Design shear strength without shear reinforcement (IS
456, cl. 40.2.1)
 Table 19 of IS 456 stipulates the design shear strength of concrete τc for
different grades of concrete with a wide range of percentages of positive
tensile steel reinforcement. It is worth mentioning that the reinforced
concrete beams must be provided with the minimum shear reinforcement
as per cl. 40.3 even when τv is less than τc.
 Minimum shear reinforcement has to be provided even when τv is less than
τc given in Table 19 as recommended in cl. 40.3 of IS 456. The amount of
minimum shear reinforcement, as given in cl. 26.5.1.6, is given
below.
 The minimum shear reinforcement in the form of stirrups shall be provided
such that:
Asv= total c/s area of stirrup legs effective in shear
Sv= stirrup spacing along the length of the member
Asv 0.4 b= width of the beam or width of rib of the flanged beam
 Fy= characteristic strength of stirrup reinforcement in
bSv 0.87 f y
N/mm2
 ...continued

 The minimum shear reinforcement is provided for the

following:
(i) Any sudden failure of beams is prevented if concrete cover bursts and
the bond to the tension steel is lost.
(ii) Brittle shear failure is arrested which would have occurred without
shear reinforcement.
(iii) Tension failure is prevented which would have occurred due to
shrinkage, thermal stresses and internal cracking in beams.
(iv) To hold the reinforcement in place when concrete is poured.
(v) Section becomes effective with the tie effect of the compression steel.
 Further, cl. 26.5.1.5 of IS 456 stipulates that the maximum spacing of
shear reinforcement measured along the axis of the member shall not
be more than 0.75 d for vertical stirrups and d for inclined stirrups at
45o, where d is the effective depth of the section.
 However, the spacing shall not exceed
300 mm in any case.
 ...continued

 If τv<τc, then the section is considered as safe for shear and

shear reinforcement are not required theoretically.
However, some minimum shear reinforcement shall be
provided as per the last slide.
 If τv>τc, then the section shall be suitably reinforced with
shear reinforcements.
 ...continued
 With Shear Reinforcement
 Shear reinforcements are provided against diagonal
tension.

 the shear force is maximum near the supports, cracks due to shear occur near the
supports. The cracks are formed around the neutral axis and perpendicular to the
principal tensile stress (σ1). The cracks are thus inclined at 45° to the axis of the
beam.
 For any beam, suitably reinforced against diagonal tension, the
nominal shear stress shall not exceed the maximum shear stress
values given in Table 20 of IS 456-2000.
 For any section if nominal shear stress exceeds the maximum shear
stress value, the section is redesigned either by using richer concrete
mix or by increasing the size of the section.
 For practical purpose, it is recommended that τv<0.85τc.
 Critical Section for shear
 According to Cl. 22.6.2 and 22.6.2.1 stipulate the critical section for
shear and are as follows:
 CASE 1:
Slab Supported on Masonry walls
And cross beams
 ....continued
 Case 2:
View of a Column
and Beam
 Case 3: Inverted T beam ...continued
 Design for shear reinforcement
 Due to the shear stresses, there are cracks in concrete perpendicular to the
diagonal tension.
 As the load increases, these cracks moves upwards. Most of the
cracks stop when they reach the heavily stressed region of
compression zone.
 If there is a further increase of load, a critical diagonal crack may
tear through the beam.
 As a result, the beam splits into two critical sections and a sudden
brittle failure occurs. Thus, the diagonal tension failure occurs without
giving notice and may cause the beam to collapse completely.
 Therefore, a beam shall be suitably reinforced along the diagonal
tension.
•In case of pure shear in concrete,
Principal tension of equal
magnitude Is produced on the
other plane.
• As the tensile strength of
concrete Is lower than its
shear strength, Concrete fails
in diagonal tension.
 ...continued

 The Design for shear as given by IS 456 is empirical. This

is because:
 The reinforced concrete is a non-homogeneous material
and does not resist tension without cracking. It is
therefore difficult to form the equations to find out the
maximum shear stress on a given plane.
 Shear failures do not occur in the direction of
shear force, but along the diagonal planes.
 The tensile strength of concrete is highly
variable. Thus, the shear resisted by dowel
action and by aggregate interlock cannot be
accurately determined.
 ...continued
 Now, concrete alone can resist a shear force Vuc which is given by
 Vuc= τcbd
 According to IS 456, the shear reinforcement shall be designed for a
shear force, Vus, which is given by
 Vus= Vu-Vuc
 Vus=Vu- τcbd
 Where, Vus= strength of shear reinforcement
Vu= shear force due to applied loads
Vuc= shear capacity of concrete without shear
reinforcement.

Sharing of Shear resistance in simply supported R.C.C. beams

 ...continued

 When τv is more than τc given in Table 19, shear

reinforcement shall be provided in any of the three
following forms:
(a) Vertical stirrups,
(b) Bent-up bars along with stirrups, and
(c) Inclined stirrups.
 In the case of bent-up bars, it is to be seen that the
contribution towards shear resistance of bent-up bars
should not be more than fifty per cent of that of the total
shear reinforcement.
 The amount of shear reinforcement to be provided is determined to
carry a shear force Vus equal to
 Vus = Vu – τc b d
 where b is the breadth of rectangular beams or bw in the case of
flanged beams.
 Refer Clause 40.4 from IS Code: 456-2000 for
Stirrups.
 Development Length

 While analysing and designing the reinforced concrete structures, the

basic assumption is that there is a perfect bond between concrete and
steel, i.e., there is absolutely no slippage between the concrete and
steel.
 The grip of the reinforcement and concrete due to adhesion or bearing
is termed as bond.
 The magnitude of the bond stress at a point is called local bond stress
which varies with the bending moment.
 Local bond is therefore, also termed as the flexural bond.
 To transfer the design force from steel to concrete and vice versa, the
reinforcement is anchored or embedded in concrete for some length.
 A length of reinforcement embedded in concrete so that it can develop
the stress by bond is termed as development length.
Explanation of Development length for a single bar
Development Length, Bond Stress and Rebar Anchorage
 Development Length According to IS 456:2000

Development length, [Cl. 26.2.1.1 of IS 456:2000]

 * s
Ld 
4 bd
Φ= Nominal Diameter of the bar
σs= Stress in the bar at the section considered at design load
τbd= Design Bond Stress
 Bond Stress

 Bond Stress:- The shear force acting per unit surface area of the bar, in the direction of

force is known as bond stress.

 This concept of design bond stress finally results in additional length of a bar of specified diameter to be

provided beyond a given critical section. Though, the overall bond failure may be avoided by this

provision of additional development length Ld, slippage of a bar may not always result in overall failure of

a beam. It is, thus, desirable to provide end anchorages also to maintain the integrity of the structure and

thereby, to enable it carrying the loads.

 Clause 26.2 of IS 456 stipulates, “The calculated tension or compression in any bar at any

section shall be developed on each side of the section by an appropriate development

length or end anchorage or by a combination thereof.”

 Refer Cl. 26.2.1.1, Pg. 43- IS: 456:2000

Use of bundled bars
 Bundled Bars Provision according to IS 456:2000

 The respective development lengths of each of the

bars for two, three or four bars in contact are
determined following the same principle. However,
cl. 26.2.1.2 of IS 456 stipulates a simpler approach to
determine the development length directly under
such cases and the same is given below:
 “The development length of each bar of bundled bars
shall be that for the individual bar, increased by 10
per cent for two bars in contact, 20 per cent for three
bars in contact and 33 per cent for four bars in
contact.”
 ...continued

 However, while using bundled bars the provision of cl. 26.1.1 of IS 456 must be
satisfied.
 According to this clause:
 In addition to single bar, bars may be arranged in pairs in contact or in groups
of three or four bars bundled in contact.
 Bundled bars shall be enclosed within stirrups or ties to ensure the bars
remaining together.
 Bars larger than 32 mm diameter shall not be bundled, except in columns.
 Curtailment of bundled bars should be done by terminating at different points
spaced apart by not less than 40 times the bar diameter except for bundles
stopping at support (cl. 26.2.3.5 of IS 456).
 Anchoring Reinforcing Bars

 Anchoring bars in tension

Refer cl. 26.2.2.1, page 43, IS 456:2000
 Anchoring bars in compression
Refer cl. 26.2.2.2, page 43, IS 456:2000
 Anchoring shear reinforcement
Refer cl. 26.2.2.4, page 43, IS 456:2000
Clause 26.2.3.3(c), Page 44- IS 456:2000
 Curtailment of Tension Reinforcement in Tension

 The curtailment of tension reinforcement in beams is related to the BMD.

 As per IS 456:2000, Cl. 26.2, the calculated tension or compression in any bar
at any section shall be developed on side of the section by an appropriate
development length or end anchorage.
 The above requirement put the first restriction on bent up bars that no bar can
be bent up or curtailed up to a distance of development length (Ld) from the
point of maximum bending moment.
 Therefore bars cannot be curtailed up to a distance of Ld from the point of
maximum bending moment. After this point, if a bar has to be curtailed, it shall
comply with bar curtailed rules.
 ...continued

 The point after which the bar is no longer required to resist flexure is
called as theoretical cut off point. The number of bars which can be
curtailed or bent up at any distance x from the centre of the span of the
beam is given by
l nx
x *
2 nc
 L= span
nx= number of bars which can be
curtailed at section x
nc= number of bars at section