Fig. 1From: Extended Tension Chord Model for Boundary Elements of RC Walls Accounting for Anchorage Slip and Lap Splices PresenceAfter (Marti et al. 1998): a Sketch of a basic tension chord element, i.e. the portion of tension chord between two cracks. b Concrete and steel equilibrium for an infinitesimal length dx. c Compatibility requirements.Back to article page