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Structures subjected to static and dynamic loading can fail due to diagonal cracking of the structural frame. Design of concrete, steel and timber structures to resist shearing forces is therefore an important consideration for the structural engineer.
Innovative Shear Design presents a new, rational and economical design procedure that offers increased protection against shear for all types of structures. The first part of the book describes the internal forces imposed on any flexurally bent member, and goes on to describe how these can interact with external loading forces to cause failure. The author then details the new design approach, and explains how its implementation can prevent cracking and failure for a given load.
The book contains numerous practical examples describing optimum design techniques for all types of structure.
Innovative Shear Design is an essential reference for structural designers, architects, academics, and researchers. It will also be a key reference text for students of structural design.

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Table of contents : Foreword. Preface. Chapter 1. Introduction. References. Chapter 2. Mechanism of Diagonal Failure of a Reinforced Concrete Beam. 2.1 The Condensed Concept of the Problem. 2.2 Technical Analysis. 2.3 Comment on the Existing Theory of Shear and Diagonal Tension. 2.4 Discussion. 2.5 Comments about the Author's Shear Diagram Based on the New Law of Physics. 2.6 Reinforcement for the Prevention of Diagonal Failure at Bent Concrete Elements as Required by the New Law of Physics. 2.7 Prestressed Concrete. 2.8 Conclusions. 2.9 References. Chapter 3. Practical Application of the Author's Theory. The Fallacy of the Truss Analogy Theory for Reinforces Concrete Beams. 3.1 The Condensed Concept of the Problem. 3.2 Introduction. 3.3 Theoretical Considerations. 3.4 Discussion. 3.5 Final Note. 3.6 Conclusions. 3.7 References. Chapter 4. Mechanism of Vibrating Fatigue Failure of a Reinforced Concrete Beam or any other Member (One Quantitative Point of View). 4.1 The Condensed Concept of the Problem. 4.2 Explanation of Terms used in this Study. 4.3 Introduction. 4.4 Theoretical Considerations. 4.5 Discussion. 4.6 Conclusions. 4.7 References. Chapter 5. A Triangularly Reinforced Shearwall Can Resist Higher Lateral Forces that an Ordinary Shearwall. 5.1 The Condensed Concept of the Problem. 5.2 Introduction. 5.3 Theoretical Analysis. 5.4 Cracks in a Reinforced Concrete Beam and a Shearwall are Compared. 5.5 Critical Review. 5.6 Reinforcement for the Author's Shearwall. 5.7 Greater Liberty for Openings (Windows, Doors) in the Author's Shearwall. 5.8 Conclusions. 5.9 Subfoundation. 5.10 Effects of Internal Active Forces in Seismic Failures of Ductile Steel Frame Structures; A Consequence of the New Law of Physics. 5.11 Design and Prefabrication of Shear Wall Panels for Parallel Testing using ACI 318-95. Guidelines Method and the Triangular Reinforcement Method. 5.12 References. Chapter 6. Mechanism of Deformation of the Horizontal. 6.1 The Condensed Concept of the Problem. 6.2 Introduction. 6.3 Discussion. 6.4 Conclusion. 6.5 References. Chapter 7. Combined Conclusions for all Six Chapters. 7.1 First Group of Forces per Newton's Third Law. 7.2 Second Group of Forces per the New Law of Physics. 7.3 Any Flexural Bnding Stipulates Two Critical Cross Saections; the Second of which is a Result of the New Law of Physics. 7.4 Any Inverted T Beam could be Designed to be Very Safe for Bridge Structures. 7.5 Contribution to Safer Ductile Steel Frame Structure Design; The Outcome of the New Law of Physics. 7.6 New Law of Physics becomes a Unique Ally to Prestressed Concrete. 7.7 Any Classical Shearwall Could be Converted into a New Triangularly Reinforced Shearwall. 7.8 References. Appendix 1. The Existence of Internal Active and Internal Resisting Forces and the New Law of Physics. Brief Comments. Retrospection on the Psychology of Man. References.