Repairing damaged stirrups
Repairing damaged stirrups
(OP)
So I have a condition where one side of the beam stirrup has had significant rust. See attached for a schematic layout. How do I go about replacing the damaged leg of the stirrup? I understand that there are hook requirements for stirrups per section 7.1 ACI but I don't see a practical way to achieve the hooks. Can I drill and epoxy in a half tie as shown on the sketch replacing one vertical leg of the existing stirrup?






RE: Repairing damaged stirrups
RE: Repairing damaged stirrups
Just install a new leg with a hook at the top and weld the bottom to what's remaining. Simple.
Mike McCann
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RE: Repairing damaged stirrups
Kieran
RE: Repairing damaged stirrups
RE: Repairing damaged stirrups
kieran1, in many cases the ligatures corrode substantially, enough to cause spalling, without damage to the main bars.