Reinforced concrete deep beams are structural elements that are designed to carry heavy loads over short spans. Understanding their shear strength is crucial for ensuring safety and performance in ...

Wilkinson and he was making concrete floor slabs [NOISE] and what he noticed ... Interviewer: Right, so he invented reinforced concrete. Dr. Phil Pannell: He did back in 1853 yes.

In buildings with 10 or more storeys, up to 80% of the weight of that structure is contained in the floor slabs, most commonly built with steel-reinforced concrete. By introducing a materially ...