Table 7 Summary of the results of tested beams.
Beam ID | a/d ratio | Ultimate load (kN) | Deflection at ultimate (mm) | Maximum deflection (mm) | Comparison of failure load (%) | Failure mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CT-1.0 | 1.0 | 383 | 2.17 | 2.49 | 0 (control) | Shear |
SB-2SJ-1.0 | 1.0 | 567 | 3.47 | 5.11 | 48 | Flexure–shear |
SB-3SJ-1.0 | 1.0 | 628 | 3.10 | 4.19 | 63 | Flexural |
CT-1.5 | 1.5 | 286 | 4.40 | 6.72 | 0 (control) | Shear |
SB-2SJ-1.5 | 1.5 | 402 | 5.20 | 8.96 | 41 | Flexure–shear |
SB-3SJ-1.5 | 1.5 | 482 | 4.10 | 11.98 | 69 | Flexural |
CT-2.0 | 2.0 | 276 | 7.00 | 8.68 | 0 (control) | Shear |
SB-2SJ-2.0 | 2.0 | 346 | 7.50 | 12.15 | 25 | Flexure–shear |
SB-3SJ-2.0 | 2.0 | 353 | 4.14 | 12.26 | 28 | Flexural |