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Structural Engineering and Mechanics
  Volume 71, Number 2, July25 2019 , pages 165-173
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12989/sem.2019.71.2.165
 


Probabilistic analysis of RC beams according to IS456:2000 in limit state of collapse
Anadee M. Kulkarni and Debarati Datta

 
Abstract
    This paper investigates the probability of failure of reinforced concrete beams for limit state of collapse for flexure and shear. The influence of randomness of the variables on the failure probability is also examined. The Indian standard code for plain and reinforced concrete IS456:2000 is used for the design of beams. Probabilistic models are developed for flexure and shear according to IS456:2000. The loads considered acting on the beam are live load and dead load only. Random variables associated with the limit state equation such as grade of concrete, grade of steel, live load and dead load are identified. Probability of failure is evaluated based on the limit state equation using First Order Reliability Method (FORM). Importance of the random variables on the limit state equations are observed and the variables are accordingly reduced. The effect of the reduced parameters is checked on the probability of failure. The results show the role of each parameter on the design of beam. Thus, the Indian standard guidelines for plain and reinforced concrete IS456:2000 is investigated with the probabilistic and risk-based analysis and design for a simple beam. The results obtained are also compared with the literature and accordingly some suggestions are made.
 
Key Words
    flexure; FORM; IS456:2000; probabilistic; reinforced concrete; shear
 
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