Journal of Material Sciences & Engineering

EL-Shihy AM

Publications

• Research Article
  Effect of Partial Shear Connection on Strengthened Composite Beams with Externally Post-Tension Tendons
  Author(s): EL-Shihy AM, Shabaan HF, Al-Kader HM and Hassanin AIEL-Shihy AM, Shabaan HF, Al-Kader HM and Hassanin AI
  
  Composite steel-concrete beams are used widely in bridges and buildings construction as the main structural elements in flexure. These structures have a design life and this may be reduced if loads are increased or environmental degradation could happen. These changes may reduce the design life and strength of such members and thus replacement or retrofitting may need to be considered. The present study focuses on evaluating the effect of partial shear connection on strengthen composite beams with externally post-tension tendons. Using three dimensional F.E. modeling it’s able to simulate the overall flexural behavior of composite beams which are strengthen with many shapes of tendons profiles. A fundamental point for the structural behavior and design of composite beams is the level of connection and interaction between the steel section and the concrete slab. The use of partia.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2169-0022.1000318

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