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experimental knowledge <strong>of</strong> the actual behavior. The lead provided by these pioneers<br />

subsequently followed by many other researchers around the world (reviews by C1R1A,<br />

1977; Chemrouk, 1998).<br />

The solution <strong>of</strong> the deep beam problem using plasticity concepts was reported by<br />

Nielsen (1971) and Braestrup and Nielson (1983). Kong and Robins (1971) reported the<br />

inclined web reinforcement was highly effective in shear for deep beams. This was<br />

confirmed by Kong and Singh (1972) and Kong et al. (1972) who also proposed a method<br />

for comparing quantitatively the effects <strong>of</strong> different types <strong>of</strong> web reinforcement (Kong et<br />

al., 1972). Kong and Sharp (1973) reported on the strength and failure modes <strong>of</strong> deep<br />

beams with web openings. Robins and Kong (1973) used finite element method to predict<br />

the ultimate loads and crack patterns <strong>of</strong> deep beams. Taner et al. (1977) reported that the<br />

finite element gave good results when applied to flanged deep beams. Rogowsky et al.<br />

(1986) carried out extensive tests on continuous deep beams. Mau and Hsu (1987)<br />

applied s<strong>of</strong>tened truss model theory to deep beams and proposed design equations.<br />

Kotsovos (1998) studied deep beams in the light <strong>of</strong> a comprehensive investigation into<br />

the fundamental causes <strong>of</strong> shear failure. Wang, Jiang and Hsu (1993) studied the shear<br />

strength <strong>of</strong> the deep beams and derived equations based on limit analysis theorems and<br />

associated flow rule.<br />

The shear provisions <strong>of</strong> AC1 code (AC1 Building Code 318-99) classify members<br />

with a clear span to depth ratio 1,, i d less than 5 as deep beams if they are loaded on the<br />

top face and supported on the bottom face. The shear strength <strong>of</strong> the reinforced deep<br />

beams is calculated based on Equation (1.1). On deep beams, shear reinforcement will

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