Analytical model for assessing of strengthening the flexural beams with T and rectangular section

This study presents an analytical model for evaluation of the reinforced beams under simple bending based on recommendations of the Brazilian Concrete Code (NBR-6118) and a study published by the International Federation of Concrete (fib). In this paper are considered two different section types, rectangular and "T" sections and the beam´s deformation are analyzed considering the moment-curvature diagram taking into consideration the limits of deformation of materials. The results obtained by both Codes are confronted each other, showing great similarity. Additionally, destructive tests of reinforced beams have been made in the laboratory and were compared to results obtained by the analytical model, showing excellent performance of the proposed model. The objective of this publication is to present the analytical model. Analysis comparing the field results and the analytical model were presented in another publication mentioned in this study.