Numerical analysis of reinforced concrete asymmetric cross-section beams under oblique bending

Abstract The problem of symmetric cross-section beams under oblique bending is well known to professional designers and academy. In fact, symmetric elements make up most of the cross-sections defined in design. The case of the asymmetric cross-sections is, however, little discussed in literature, but is a particular problem, especially in bridge girder design, joined in loco. The asymmetry generates oblique bending when the load is out of the principal inertia planes. Thus, this article presents a comparison of results between a numerical solution of the elastic curve differential equations, a...