NEW RESEARCH REPORT: Normal and High-Strength Continuously Wound Ties

The Charles Pankow Foundation (CPF) in partnership with the American Concrete Institute Foundation and the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute Foundation are pleased to announce the new research report, Normal and High-Strength Continuously Wound Ties, is available for free download.

This research was conducted at the University of Cincinatti led by Principal Investigator Bahram Shahrooz. The report provides results of physical testing required to understand behavior of members reinforced with continuously wound ties (CWTs) and compare their performance with conventionally reinforced members. The report also provides requirements to be satisfied to take full advantage of enhanced post-peak ductility offered by CWTs.

Thanks to the companies contributing material donations and technical support including Janell Concrete and Masonry Equipment, Dayton Superior, Contractors Materials Co. (CMC), Alamillo, Nucor (Harris Rebar), Commercial Metals Company (CMC), and Pacific Steel Group.