Chapter 07-Unit 04 - Design of Continous Beam For Flexure
Chapter 07-Unit 04 - Design of Continous Beam For Flexure
Chapter 07-Unit 04 - Design of Continous Beam For Flexure
BS 8110-1:1997
Chapter 07 – Lesson 4
Design of Continuous Beam Sections for
Flexure
F. M. M Abdullah
Chapter 07. Lesson 4 REINFORCED CONCRETE DESIGN TO BS 8110-1:1997
CHAPTER 07 – LESSON 04
DESIGN OF CONTINUOUS BEAMS FOR FLEXURE
7.2 INTRODUCTION
Continuous beams are used in structural designs when three or more spans exists. Continuous beam
occur frequently in cast in-situ construction when a single span of construction is linked to adjacent
span. Bending moment of continuous beams does not confine to a single span only but it will affect the
whole system.
The design of a continuous beam sections is based on an analysis to determine maximum sagging and
hogging moments and shear forces in the members. Note that the sagging moment and hogging
moments occurs at middle of span while hogging moment occurs at support. Causing tension zone at
the bottom at middle and top of the beam section respectively.
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When sagging moment occurs, the beam and slab act together and hence the beam can be designed as
having T section. At supports, the beam must be designed as rectangular sections because hogging
moment at this point can cause tension in the slab. Therefore, tension reinforcement must be provided
near middle span. The bottom section (termed as bottom steel) and top section (termed as top steel) at
supports. Note that, to ensure continuity, reinforcement must be extended beyond the points that they
required
Top steel
Bottom steel
For continuous beams, the load acting at a particular span is not necessarily the same as that acting at
other span. Therefore, the bending moment and shear forces at the supports and middle span will
always vary according to the load they actually carry. This aspect should be taken into account when
designing, by assigning the most severe loading case at any section t give the maximum bending
moment and shear force possible. The selection of the critical load arrangements should be carried out
according to clause 3.2.1.2.2, BS 8110
Clause 3.2.1.2.2
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There are three different methods that can be used to determine the bending moments and shear force.
They are as follows
Using the bending and shear force coefficient given by BS 8110
Elastic analysis using moment distribution
Computer analysis
Before we use the table there are conditions which must be satisfied. See Clause 3.4.3
The beams should be approximately equal span
The characteristic imposed load Qk may not exceed the characteristic dead load.
Loads should be substantially uniformly distributed over a three or more spans
Variations in span length should not exceed 15% of the longest
ACTIVITY
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Example No 01
The design code BS 8110 permits the use of approximate analysis techniques in which the structure can
be considered as a series of sub-frames. The complexity of the sub-frames considered (i.e. the extent to
which various columns and beams are included) is given in Clauses 3.2.1.2.1 to 3.2.1.2.5 for monolithic
frames not providing lateral stability, e.g. as shown in Figure 5.75 (where the shear walls resist the lateral
wind loads).
In Clause 3.2.1.3.1 and Clause 3.2.1.3.2 provisions are given for frames providing lateral stability.
Consider the multi-storey frame indicated in Figure 5.77 in which it is assumed that the lateral loading is
resisted by separate elements not indicated, such as shear cores. The slabs, beams and columns transfer
only vertical loads by rigid-frame action.
Clause 3.2.1.2.3 (Alternative simplification for individual beams and associated columns)
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Clause 3.2.1.2.5 (Assymmetrically loaded column where a beam has been analyzed in
accordance with 3.2.1.2.4)
Example No 01
The arrangement of a continuous, is shown below
2.0 m
2.0 m
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The width of the beam is 300 mm and the overall depth is 660 mm. It has three equal spans of
5.0 m each. The beam is arranged at 4.0 m from centre to centre, while the thickness of the slab
is 180 mm. The imposed live load q k on the beam is 50 kN/m and the dead load g k inclusive of
self-weight of the beam is 85 kN/m. The characteristic strength of materials are f cu = 30 N/mm2,
fy = 460 N/mm2 and fyv = 250 N/mm2. Assume that the mild exposure for the beam and the
nominal cover of 25 mm.
Use the table given in BS 8110 to calculate bending moments
Example No 02
The plan and elevation of the structure shown in the next page relate to a proposed structural layout of a
three-storied building for a school. Design the first floor slab, assuming all the loads are uniformly
distributed. Following loading values are to be applicable for the structure. Design the beam along
section X-X for flexure only
Structural loadings:
Characteristic Dead Load gk = 0.75 kN/m2 Section Properties
Slab Thickness (mm) 150
Characteristic Imposed Load qk = 1.5 kN/m2 Beam (mm) 300 x 450
Columns (mm) 300 x 300
Weight of brick wall = 15 kN/m2
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Material properties
Concrete Grade 'fcu' [N/mm2] 30
Main Steel Grade 'fy' [N/mm2] 460 Assume 150 mm thk block walls are provided
Exposure condition mild
on each beam and height is 3 m
Secondary Steel Grade 'fyv' [N/mm2] 250
Unit weight of concrete (kN/m3) 24
SUMMARY
the beam must consist of three or more than 15% of the longest span.
4. To obtain shear forces and bending moments we can use manual calculations or software
5. When sagging moment occurs near mid-span, the beam is designed as a T- beam.
6. At supports where hogging moment occurs, the beam is designed as rectangular section
7. At the supports, top steel is provided.
8. Near the middle-span, steel is provided.
SELF-ASSESSMENT
Material properties
Concrete Grade 'fcu' [N/mm2] 30
Main Steel Grade 'fy' [N/mm2] 460 Wall loads
Secondadry Steel Grade 'fyv' [N/mm2] 250 Brick (assume 225 thk) (kN/m2) 15
Diameter of main steel [mm] 25
Diameter of links [mm] 8
Secondary Steel Grade 'fyv' [N/mm2] 250
Unit weight
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Exposure condition mild
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Section Properties
Slab Thickness (mm) 150
Beam (mm) 300 x 450
Columns (mm) 300 x 300
EXERCISE 01
The figure given below show section of a beam and floor slab of a building. Design the beam along
section B-B for flexure only
EXERCISE NO 03
The figure given below show section of a beam and floor slab of a building. Design the beam along
section 01-01 for flexure only
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