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...
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%...
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...