U and inverted U lapped stirrups in a beam
U and inverted U lapped stirrups in a beam
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I typically do not use stirrups in this fashion, however I am checking a design of a beam, adjacent to a re-entrant corner with a typical crack. I would note that as the crack crosses the lap area, the development length of these stirrup U and inverted U bars either side of the crack is obviously less than the lap length, should this be of concern? Lap lengths are as per Code in my situation.





RE: U and inverted U lapped stirrups in a beam
RE: U and inverted U lapped stirrups in a beam
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RE: U and inverted U lapped stirrups in a beam