Research Article

Strengthening Shear Resistance of Beams without Web Reinforcements Using Vertical Prestressed Steel Bars

Table 3

Main experimental results of specimens.

SpecimensPMC (kN)PSC (kN)PCSC (kN)PU (kN)δU (mm)Failure mode

RC_153.4142.4234.4234.43.0Diagonal tension failure
RC_276.5131.6256.5256.53.6Diagonal tension failure
IP_F22_S24053135285530.112.4Shear compression failure
IP_F22_S16057.1158.43004908.4Shear compression failure