Wire Ties vs Zip ties
Wire Ties vs Zip ties
(OP)
I have a contractor that would like to substitute zip ties for the wire ties for intersecting reinforcing. Is this allowed in accordance with the ACI? Is there any specification that tells you what type of tie is allowed?






RE: Wire Ties vs Zip ties
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RE: Wire Ties vs Zip ties
RE: Wire Ties vs Zip ties
RE: Wire Ties vs Zip ties
RE: Wire Ties vs Zip ties
RE: Wire Ties vs Zip ties
I've never heard of it, but it makes sense -- especially if finding experienced rodbusters is getting as difficult as the other trades.
I've done some work with wire ties for use in loaded applications (wall curtains, braced columns and tripping cages). If you were considering a zip tie for those, I'd want to see some test data -- the tied connections often end up controlling those applications.