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Equilibrium and Compatibility Torsion

This document discusses two types of torsion: equilibrium torsion, which occurs when the maximum torsional moment cannot be reduced and all reinforcement is needed to resist it, such as in an edge beam supporting a cantilever slab. Compatibility torsion occurs when the torsional moment can be reduced through redistribution of internal forces while maintaining compatible deformation, such as in an edge beam supporting two transverse beams that produce a twisting moment.

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Equilibrium and Compatibility Torsion

This document discusses two types of torsion: equilibrium torsion, which occurs when the maximum torsional moment cannot be reduced and all reinforcement is needed to resist it, such as in an edge beam supporting a cantilever slab. Compatibility torsion occurs when the torsional moment can be reduced through redistribution of internal forces while maintaining compatible deformation, such as in an edge beam supporting two transverse beams that produce a twisting moment.

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Equilibrium and Compatibility

Torsion
18 March 2015

Equilibrium Torsion
This case occurs when the torsional moment is required to be in equilibrium and maximum
torsional moment (Tu) cannot be reduced by redistribution of moments. In this case the torsion
reinforcement must be provided to resist all of T u. This type of torsion is also known as primary
torsion.
Example: An edge beam supporting cantilever slab.

Compatibility Torsion
This case occurs when the torsional moment can be reduced by the redistribution of internal
forces while compatibility of deformation is maintained in the member. This type of torsion is
also known as secondary torsion.
Example: An edge beam supporting two transverse beams producing twisting moment.

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