Document Information

Document Type: FAQ

Product(s): LEAP CONSPAN/Precast/Prestressed Girder

Version(s): All

Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group -VM

QUESTION: Nomenclature -- Horizontal Shear?

ANSWER:

Avh-rg = Area of Required Horizontal Shear reinforcement for Rough Finish.

Avh-Min = Area of Minimum Horizontal reinforcement.

Avh-Prvd = Area of Provided Horz. reinforcement.

Avh-sm = Area of Required Horizontal Shear reinforcement for Smooth Finish.

Vnh = Horizontal Factored Shear force per unit length of the beam.

Vu = factored shear force at specified section due to Super imposed load.