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Sleeve Note For Beams
Sleeve Note For Beams
3. Sleeve should not be allowed in the compression zone concrete of the beam. I.e. bottom
section at supports and top at mid span. However, in the mid span the compression flange
slab helps to resist the compression and the neutral axis normally is in slab thickness itself.
4. Make sure the sleeve is not in high shear zone. The portion of concrete above and below
sleeve needs to be designed for 1.5 times of the shear. (I do not remember the exact value).
5. Also there is a requirement of stirrups and extra longitudinal steel in the remaining portion
to make these portions act like beams themselves, resist shear and confine the concrete.
6. For large opening, the sleeve needs to be check for special case of 0.36 x sqrt(fck) and
for 2 times of normal shear. (Again do not remember the exact values). This is a very
stringent clause to pass. Avoid large opening.
7. Try to place MS steel pipe of 4 to 6 mm gauge before concreting. This will help to reduce
the stresses.
8. These are the guidelines applicable only to sleeves and not core cuts. I hope you find
them useful.