ACI 445R : 1999(R2015)

Chapter 1--Introduction 1.1--Scope and Objectives 1.2--Historical developmet of shear design provisions 1.3--Overview of current ACI design procedures 1.4--Summary Chapter 2--Compression field theory 2.1--Introduction 2.2--Compression field theory 2.3--Stress-strain relationships for diagonally cracked concrete 2.4--Modified compression field theory 2.5--Rotating-angle softened-truss model 2.6--Design procedure based on modified compression field theory Chapter 3--Truss approaches with concrete contribution 3.1--Introduction 3.2--Overview of recent European codes 3.3--Modified sectional-truss model approach 3.4--Truss models with crack fiction 3.5--Fixed-angle softened-truss models 3.6--Summary Chapter 4--Members without transverse reinforcement 4.1--Introduction 4.2--Empirical methods 4.3--Mechanisms of shear transfer 4.4--Models for members without transverse reinforcement 4.5--Important parameters influencing shear capacity 4.6--Conclusions Chapter 5--Shear friction 5.1--Introduction 5.2--Shear-friction hypothesis

Describes procedures proposed for regulatory standards should be safe, correct in concept, simple to understand, and should not necessarily add to either design or construction costs.