Table 1 Description of samples.
Beam name | Opening location in longitudinal direction of the beam (S) | Opening location in transverse direction of the beam (Z) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
S | ― | ― | Diagonally reinforced beam without diagonal confinement |
E-Op | Spacing of 30 mm from the fixed support | At the mid height | |
E-Op-Ad | Spacing of 30 mm from the fixed support | At the mid height | Diagonally reinforced beam without diagonal confinement |
With additional reinforcement around the opening |
