Section 11.4 Shear Resistance of Beams (Prestressed)
See "Concrete "Core" Determination".
For sections with multiple values of f’c, the minimum f’c is used
If stirrups are provided, the depth of the section is considered to be the larger of 0.8 h or the actual tension reinforcing depth; otherwise the depth is considered to be the tension reinforcement depth.
Lightweight concrete is not considered.
Equation 11-9 is used if the 40% criterion of section 11.4.1 is met; otherwise equation 11-5 is used. When equation 11-5 is used, both the tension mild steel and the PT in the tension zone is used to determine ρw.
Equations 11-13 and 11-15 are implemented.
Section 11.1.2 is implemented (but optional 11.1.2.1 is not).
Sections 11.5.2, 11.5.4.1, 11.5.4.3 and 11.5.6.9 are implemented.
A minimum reinforcement criterion of section 11.5.5 is implemented; if the member is a slab, then this requirement is waived per 11.5.5.1a.
Axial Compression (or Tension) is not considered
If "beam" torsion design is selected, see "Section 11.6 Beam Torsion" for further requirements.
No check is made to ensure that the structure is post-tensioned.
