Five methods are introduced for design of castellated I beams encased in concrete. One of the methods, plastic analysis, is thoroughly explained and the relevant equations are developed. Eight castellated I beams encased in concrete are made and tested. The theoretical design methods are all compared with the test results and the safety factor for each method is calculated. The results show that the plastic method of analysis and design is the most economical, which also gives a reasonable safety factor against beam failure

Keywords: Castellated beam, Encased in concrete, Safety Factor, Beam failure, Plastic analysis

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