Continuous Stirrups for Shear and Torsion Reinforcement in Beams
Continuous Stirrups for Shear and Torsion Reinforcement in Beams
Recent advancements in automatic steel bar bending machines allow fabrication of "continuous stirrups". This stirrup type is viewed to be more efficient than standard stirrups. The closed nature of continuous stirrups can enhance strength and ductility of the members, and overall structural performance. This research project will evaluate behavior and capacity of continuous stirrups as shear and torsion reinforcement as well as confinement steel, and will formulate design and detailing provisions for continuous stirrups. In close collaboration with the industry advisory committee, the research team will develop Code provisions for adoption in ACI 318. The proposed continuous stirrup system will benefit engineers in the cast-in-place and precast industries, and can be employed in building and bridge construction. Fabrication, jobsite productivity, and accuracy of stirrup placement during construction will all be enhanced. These benefits will result in potential cost reductions and a larger market share for concrete structures.
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Grant Details
ProjectContinuous Stirrups for Shear and Torsion Reinforcement in BeamsGranteeUniversity of CincinnatiCategoryConcreteSubcategoryMiscellaneousGrant #06-11Award Amount$114,000Grant PeriodSeptember 2011 - June 2014Grant StatusCompletePrincipal InvestigatorsProfessor Bahram ShahroozIndustry ChampionsCRSI (Neal Anderson)CPF AlliesAmerican Concrete Institute (ACI) -
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