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

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