Behavior of Composite Cellular Beam Under Flexure
Nanduri Sai Tejaswi1, P. Poluraju2
1Nanduri Sai Tejaswi, Department of Civil Engineering, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation Deemed to be University, Vaddeswaram, Guntur (Andhra Pradesh), India.
2P. Poluraju, Department of Civil Engineering, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation Deemed to be University, Vaddeswaram, Guntur (Andhra Pradesh), India.
Manuscript received on 29 April 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 13 May 2019 | Manuscript Published on 28 May 2019 | PP: 37-41 | Volume-7 Issue-6C2 April 2019 | Retrieval Number: F10080476C219/2019©BEIESP
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Abstract: Construction technology is looking forward to recycling the material for ensuring the safe environment by applying new technologies like cellular beams. The cellular beam comprises of web openings. These types of beams are currently in use. These are flexible and elegant in nature. When a beam consists of I-section girder which is encased with concrete is known as encased beam. The composite cellular beam consists of I-section cellular girder which is wrapped with concrete. These composite cellular beams are free from corrosion and are fire resistant. These beams are more economical and ensure more structural integrity when compared with encased beams. This research mainly concentrates on flexural behavior of composite cellular beams. The experimental work is carried out by testing the specimens under three point bending test by varying various parameters such as circular web openings and spacing. Experimental data is characterized by Load vs. Deflection cure. It is been observed that composite cellular beam acquires more flexural strength and they are light in weight when compared to encased beam.
Keywords: Cellular Beam, Circular Web Openings, Encased Beam, Three Point Bending Test.
Scope of the Article: Composite Materials