This video demonstrates a four-point bending test on a concrete beam having no shear reinforcement.

Learning Outcomes:

Viewers will gain an improved understanding of:

• Shear failure in reinforced concrete beams
• The importance of providing shear reinforcement

As the load is applied, the beam experiences a sudden, dramatic shear failure close to one of the supports. The video demonstrates the importance of providing reinforcement to resist the shear forces in a beam subject to bending.

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