In the present paper, a behavioral model is proposed for study of the individual contributions to shear capacity in shearcritical\nreinforced concrete members. On the basis of the relationship between shear and bending moment (V = dM/dx) in beams\nsubjected to combined shear and moment loads, the shear resistant mechanism is explicitly decoupled into the base componentsââ?¬â?\nbeam action and arch action. Then the overall behavior of a beam is explained in terms of the combination of these two base\ncomponents. The gross compatibility condition between the deformations associated with the two actions is formulated utilizing\nthe truss idealization together with some approximations. From this compatibility condition, the ratio of the shear contribution by\nthe tied arch action is determined. The performance of the model is examined by a comparison with the experimental data in\nliteratures. The results show that the proposed model can explain beam shear behavior in consistent way with clear physical\nsignificance.
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