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    Reinforcement Development Length

    I see what you are saying, very interesting to know that ACI has a penality on larger bar sizes. As you said sounds very logical. I still though can't find a reference that backs up What AS3600 commentary says regarding full anchorage being assumed due to transverse compressive field, as unlike...
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    Reinforcement Development Length

    Hi Bug us, thanks for your response. I believe AS3600 requires both shear tie and a cogged bar to enclose a longitudinal bar of equals or larger size. However the distinction is that the shear tie would be considered fully developed while the cog/hook in any other case is considered only 50%...
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    Reinforcement Development Length

    I am having issues understanding why the concrete design codes ACI or AS3600 particularly allow shear ties to be fully developed with a cog/hook C8.2.3.4 while any other reinforcement is reduced by 50% by the hook/cog as per AS3600 chapter 13 C13.1.2.6. AS3600 commentary states that the fitment...

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