Research Article

Finite Element Analysis of a Reinforced Concrete Dapped-End Beam under the Effects of Impact Velocity and Dapped-End Beam Cross-Section Geometry

Table 2

Reinforcement area and concrete cover used.

Dapped main rebarHanger reinforcementVertical stirrupHorizontal stirrupMain barShear reinforcementConcrete cover (mm)

Diameter (mm)2 Ø163 Ø144 Ø122 Ø124 Ø16#3@150 c/c at end 250 c/c at middle40
Area (mm2)402.12461.81452.39226.19804.24567.1