Masonry Magazine July 1976 Page. 16
TABLE 2. Moment stress coefficients for continuous wall beams (uniform loading)*
| | MID-SPAN | | | CENTERLINE OF SUPPORT | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | € 1/20 to 1/5 | € = 1/20 | e 1/10 | e 1/5 |
| β=h/l | Top | Bottom | Top | Bottom | Top | Bottom | Top | Bottom |
| 1/2 | +1.05 | -1.31 | -1.25 | +19.32 | -1.25 | +9.32 | -1.15 | +4,30 |
| 2/3 | +0.48 | -1.05 | -0.50 | +19.07 | -0.50 | +9.07 | -0.48 | +4.06 |
| 1 | +0.08 | -1.00 | -0.08 | +19.00 | -0.08 | +9.00 | -0.07 | +4.00 |
*Based on data contained in "Design of Deep Girders," Portland Cement Association, 1951. Positive values indicate compression; negative values indicate tension.
References
1. "Masonry Wall Beams," R. Mayes, C. Shy-Wen, and W.L. Dickey, Masonry Industry, October, 1974.
2. "Concrete Masonry Deep Wall Beam," Masonry Institute of America, ICBO Research Recommendation, No. 2868, February, 1973.
3. "Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete (ACI 318-71)," American Concrete Institute, 1971.
4. "Notes on ACI 318-71 Building Code Requirements with Design Applications," Portland Cement Association, 1972.
5. "Design of Deep Girders," Concrete Information, Portland Cement Association, 1951.
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