Inclined stirrups
Inclined stirrups
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Hi everyone,
What is the effect on flexure strength of installed inclined stirrups for reinforced concrete beams and is it effecient for earthquake design?
Thank you in advance
What is the effect on flexure strength of installed inclined stirrups for reinforced concrete beams and is it effecient for earthquake design?
Thank you in advance






RE: Inclined stirrups
RE: Inclined stirrups
but it is easier to install them vertically
best regards
Klaus
RE: Inclined stirrups
1) seismic shear is reversible so you couldn't orient the stirrups properly.
2) I'd expect confinement to be poorer for inclined stirrups.
Obviously, these things would be less critical for beams resisting only gravity loads.
We generally supply stirrups for shear strength but you specifically referenced flexural strength. Might you be interested in bent/trussed longitudinal bars rather than stirrups?
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.