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.

• Grant Details

  Project

  Continuous Stirrups for Shear and Torsion Reinforcement in Beams

  Grantee

  University of Cincinnati

  Category

  Concrete

  Subcategory

  Miscellaneous

  Grant #

  06-11

  Award Amount

  $114,000

  Grant Period

  September 2011 - June 2014

  Grant Status

  Complete

  Principal Investigators

  Professor Bahram Shahrooz

  Industry Champions

  CRSI (Neal Anderson)

  CPF Allies

  American Concrete Institute (ACI)

• Resources / Downloads

  • Continuous Transverse Reinforcement - Behavior and Performance, 2014