Cluster Analysis for Reinforced Concrete Beams

1. Introduction

The present investigation was prompted by observations of unexpected reinforced concrete beams in refrigeration plant. A computer program implementing cluster analysis was written to carry out the extensive calculations required. Convergence was achieved in fewer than 2 iterations for all the cases considered. The findings are likely to be of interest to both researchers and practitioners in the field.

This full text was produced by the journal’s retrospective digitisation programme. Section headings follow the printed original.

2. Materials and Methods

The method is described in the printed article, of which the PDF galley is a faithful rendition.

3. Results and Discussion

Results are reported in full in the PDF, together with the figures and tables referenced above.

4. Conclusion

The reference list attached to this record is structured, and the article is deposited with a DOI so it can be cited exactly as it was in print.