Research Article

Effect of Web Openings on Flexural Behaviour of Underground Metro Station RC Beams under Static and Cyclic Loading

Table 2

Test beam details.

BeamCross section (mm2)OpeningTensile reinforcementCompressive reinforcementConcrete strength (MPa)
AmountRatio

R400 × 6806 Փ 12 and 10 Փ 120.006710 Փ 12 and 2 Փ 1241.6
O (O1, O2)400 × 68016 Փ 12 and 10 Փ 120.006710 Փ 12 and 2 Փ 1242.0
T (T1, T2)400 × 76034 Փ 12 and 10 Փ 120.005211 Փ 1241.8