Strength of cracked concrete: Shear behaviour of straight and arch-shaped members

Physics & Astronomy

• arches 100%
• shear 53%
• reinforcement 35%
• cracks 29%
• theses 27%
• shear strength 25%
• spalling 15%
• fracture mechanics 13%
• sliding 10%
• plastic properties 10%
• caissons 9%
• curvature 8%
• load carrying capacity 8%
• curved beams 8%
• compressive strength 6%
• crack propagation 6%
• tensile strength 5%
• tunnels 5%
• shear stress 5%