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The document contains a series of solved examples related to the yield line analysis of reinforced concrete structures, specifically focusing on various slab shapes and loading conditions. Each example provides a detailed calculation of the ultimate resisting moment per linear meter required to support different loads. The document serves as a practical guide for understanding the application of yield line theory in structural engineering.

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The document contains a series of solved examples related to the yield line analysis of reinforced concrete structures, specifically focusing on various slab shapes and loading conditions. Each example provides a detailed calculation of the ultimate resisting moment per linear meter required to support different loads. The document serves as a practical guide for understanding the application of yield line theory in structural engineering.

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ALMUSTAQBAL UNIVERSITY ANALYSIS & DESIGN OF REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES II

DEPT. OF BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TECH. EXAMPLES IN YIELD LINE ANALYSIS

ALMUSTAQBAL UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY
ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES II

YIELD LINE THEORY SOLVED EXAMPLES


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ALMUSTAQBAL UNIVERSITY ANALYSIS & DESIGN OF REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES II
DEPT. OF BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TECH. EXAMPLES IN YIELD LINE ANALYSIS

EXAMPLE 18: For the simply supported hexagon shaped two-way slab shown in the figure below, determine
the ultimate resisting moment per linear meter (m) required to resist a uniformly distributed load of w.
SOLUTION:
=
1 3 1 3
= × × × × × ×6 =
2 2√3 3 2√3
= × ×

= × × × 6 = 4√3

∴ =
8 0.5
tan 30 =

3
∴ =
2√3

EXAMPLE 19: For the same hexagon shaped slab and subjected to the same loading, determine the ultimate
resisting moment per linear meter if the supports are fixed at all sides.

SOLUTION:
=
1 3 1 3
= × × × × × ×6 =
2 2√3 3 2√3
= × ×

= × × + × × × 6 = 8√3
√ √

0.5
∴ = tan 30 =
16
3
∴ =
2√3
ALMUSTAQBAL UNIVERSITY ANALYSIS & DESIGN OF REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES II
DEPT. OF BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TECH. EXAMPLES IN YIELD LINE ANALYSIS

EXAMPLE 20: for the simply supported octagon shaped 2-way slab, using the yield line theory determine the
resisting moment per linear meter (m) withstanding a uniformly distributed load of w.

SOLUTION:
=
1 1
= × 3 × 3.621 × × × 8 = 14.485 .
2 3
1
= ×3× × 8 = 6.627
3.621

∴ = 2.185

Example 21: The triangular simply supported two-way slab shown in the figure below is subjected to a
concentrated load of P kN. Using the yield line method, determine the resisting moment per linear meter (m).
SOLUTION:
=
= ×1 = .
= × ×

= ×3× + ×3× + ×2×


.

= 4.33

∴ = .
4.33
ALMUSTAQBAL UNIVERSITY ANALYSIS & DESIGN OF REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES II
DEPT. OF BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TECH. EXAMPLES IN YIELD LINE ANALYSIS

EXAMPLE 22: For the fixed two-way slab shown below, using the yield line theory determine the ultimate
resisting moment per linear meter (m) if the slab was subjected to a concentrated load of P kN.

SOLUTION:
=
= ×1 = .
= × ×
1 1
= ×6× + ×6× +
4 4
1 1
×2× + ×6× +
6 4

1 1
×4× + ×6× =7 .
6 4

∴ =7 → =
7

EXAMPLE 23: Using the yield line method, determine the ultimate resisting moment (m) per linear meter for
the isotropic reinforced concrete two-way slab subjected to a uniformly distributed load.

SOLUTION:
=
1
= × × × ×4 = .
2 2 2 2
= × ×

= (( × × )+( × × )) × 4

=4

∴ = .
8
ALMUSTAQBAL UNIVERSITY ANALYSIS & DESIGN OF REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES II
DEPT. OF BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TECH. EXAMPLES IN YIELD LINE ANALYSIS

EXAMPLE 24: The two-way reinforced concrete slab is supported as shown in the figure below. Using the
proposed moment proportions, determine the ultimate resisting moment per linear meter (m) using the yield
line theory when the slab is subjected to a load of 12kN/m٢.

SOLUTION:
=
= × ×

= 12 × 2×2× × ×8 + 4×2× ×2

= 160 .
= × ×

= 0.8 ×4× × 2 + 1.2 ×8× ×2 +

1
1.4 ×8× ×2
2
= 24

∴ 160 = 24 → = 6.7 . .

EXAMPLE 25: Using the yield line theory, determine the ultimate resisting moment per linear meter (m) for
the isotropic reinforced two-way slab shown in the figure below when subjected to two concentrated loads.

SOLUTION:
=
= ×1+ × 0.5 = 1.5
1
= ×4× ×2= 2 .
4
∴ 1.5 = 2 → = 0.75 .

IMPORTANT NOTE:
 To determine the internal angles for any polygon shape, use the following formula:
( − 2) × 180° =

= ., Where: n=number of interior angles.


ALMUSTAQBAL UNIVERSITY ANALYSIS & DESIGN OF REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES II
DEPT. OF BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TECH. EXAMPLES IN YIELD LINE ANALYSIS

EXAMPLE 26: Determine the ultimate resisting moment per linear meter (m), by using the yield line theory,
for the two-way simply supported slab subjected to a concentrated load of P kN.

SOLUTION:
=
= ×1 =

1
= × 1.5 × × 3 = 3√3
√3
2 ×
∴ = 3√3 60 =
0.5
= √3

∴ = (6 − 2) × 180 = 720°
2
720°
∴ = 120°
6

EXAMPLE 27: Using the yield line theory, determine the ultimate resisting moment per linear meter (m) for
the isotropic reinforced two-way slab sustaining a uniformly distributed load of 9kN/m2 and a line load of
5kN/m as shown in the figure below.
SOLUTION:7
=
1 1 1
=9× ×2×2× ×8 + 4×2× ×2 + 5 × (4 × 1) +
2 3 2
1
2 × × 2 = 150 . .
2
1 1 1
= 0.7 ×4× ×2+[ ×8× + (1.2 × 8 × )] × 2
2 2 2
= 20.4

∴ 150 = 20.4 → = 7.353 . /

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