This research includes an experimental study and a nonlinear
analysis using the finite element method of reinforced concrete
beams with large opening in body that exist in shear zone . The
tested beams are simply supported with rectangular section
and
without additional reinforcement in opening region. The opening is
square in shape with variable dimensions and constant distance
from the support . Studying the effect of changing length of the
opening on the behavior of the reinforced concrete beams was
already completed. The modes of cracks , (load-deflection )
relationship, ultimate load and the mode of failure for all beams
were determinate . The study showed that existence an opening in
shear region of beams reduce the strength of beams and affect on
the mode of shear failure , and any addition in the depth of the
opening lead to early cracks , more deflections and less ultimate
failure load .
