Abstract
Reinforced concrete deep beams are fairly common in all structures. Deep beam has its application in tall buildings, offshore structures etc. Deep beams are having small values of span to depth ratios. The present study is to determine the effect of openings in deep beams using strut and tie model approach. Experimental investigation is conducted on seven deep beams which are designed as per ACI 318, with various position of opening as per strut and tie formation. The same specimens are analysed in software ANSYS 14 and results compared