Why Crank Bars are Provided in Slab

Crank bars are generally provided

  • To resist negative bending moment (hogging).
  • To resist shear force which is greater at supports.
  • To reduce the risk of a brittle failure of slab-column connection.
  • To reduce the amount of steel used.
  • For the economization of materials.

 

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