6. Summary and conclusions
A simple STM approach is extended to account for the effect of strain rates, main reinforcement, and web reinforcement on the behavior of RC deep beams. Linear interactive failure is used to imply the softening effect. Moreover, the MATLAB SIMULINK software is used in simulating the proposed model. The experimental results [4] were compared with the predictions of proposed model A new effectiveness factor for concrete struts was proposed based on the failure principles of Mohr–Coulomb. The proposed STM exhibits efficiency in assessing dynamic shear resistance for RC deep beams under varying loading rates, which could be implemented quite satisfactorily. The main conclusions of the current study are presented below. • The dynamic shear resistance of RC deep beams increases with loading rates increase. • The analysis results indicated that the web reinforcement does not have significant effect on DIF of ultimate strength. Whereas, the results exhibit increasing in DIF with the increase of shear span-to-depth ratio for all strain rates.