Abstract
This study present experimental investigation on shear behavior of hybrid rectangular cross section reinforced concrete beams strengthened with high strength concrete on compression zone of beams.
The experimental work contain six specimens, three with normal strength concrete at all section and others contain high strength concrete in compression zone.
The effect of inclusion layer of high strength concrete on shear strength, ductility, deflection and cracking load are studied in this investigation.
Experimental results showed that the ultimate shear strength, ductility deflection and cracking load are increased when used high strength concrete in compression zone.
