Oct 13, 2017 #1 kww2008 Structural Joined Feb 1, 2008 Messages 149 Location AU Does anyone notice the inconsistencies in the different standards relating to the lap length required for stirrups ? AS5100 requires 1.3 L_sy.t plus a hook at both ends of the lap, AS3600 requires 1.3 L_sy.t and AASHTO LFRD requires 1.7 L_d.
Does anyone notice the inconsistencies in the different standards relating to the lap length required for stirrups ? AS5100 requires 1.3 L_sy.t plus a hook at both ends of the lap, AS3600 requires 1.3 L_sy.t and AASHTO LFRD requires 1.7 L_d.