Appendix A Section A3.5
Appendix A Section A3.5
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Folks,
In ACI 318-02 Appendix A, Section A3.5, what is meant by "compression reinforcement shall be properly anchored".
In ACI 318-02 Appendix A, Section A3.5, what is meant by "compression reinforcement shall be properly anchored".






RE: Appendix A Section A3.5
RE: Appendix A Section A3.5
It appears that reinforcement could be used to increase the compressive strength of a strut.
However, the strength of a node is based entirely on the concrete failing in compression. The width of the nodal zone is equal to the width of the strut. So how does one benefit from using reinforcing in the strut when the design is controlled by the strength of the nodal zone.
Any inputs?