Torsion in Concrete

Synopsis

Illustrates the relation between the shape of a reinforced concrete beam to the amount of torsion to which it can be subjected before it fails. A rectangular beam, an I-beam and an I-shaped length of mild steel are all subjected to torsion and the results compared.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 9 min.

Year of production

1981

Availability

Sale; 1999 sale: £22.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Uses

1st- and 2nd-year civil engineering.

Subjects

Engineering

Keywords

civil engineering; concrete products; materials testing; reinforced concrete; steel beams

Credits

Director

Peter Coltman

Producer

Peter Coltman

Writer

Stewart Armstrong

Production Company

Name

University of Leeds Media Services

Notes

see Leeds University Television

Sponsor

Name

University of Leeds, Department of Civil Engineering

Distributor

Name

Leeds University Television

Contact

Sally Popplewell (Sales supervisor)

Email

mediaservices@leeds.ac.uk

Web

http://mediant.leeds.ac.uk/vtcatalogue/ External site opens in new window

Phone

0113 343 2660

Fax

0113 343 2669

Address

Media Services
University of Leeds
Leeds
LS2 9JT