This paper presents an analytical model to calibrate the tension stiffening effect of tensile reinforced concrete\nmembers. The tension stiffening behaviour is a primordial task in reinforced concrete mechanic field. In this model,\nthe stressââ?¬â??strain relationship of the tension stiffening effect described in the cracking range is proposed. The\napplication of the analytical expression for tensile reinforced concrete member aims principally to quantify the\ntension stiffening phenomenon in the cracking range. In this concern, a parametrical study is established, which\nconcerns the influence of concrete strength, reinforcement ratio, bar diameter and instantaneous properties of\nconcrete on the tension stiffening behaviour. The obtained results relative to the influence of different parameters\nof the analysis are shown and commented.
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