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Beams under Shear and Torsion
h = mm Vf = MPa fy = Information b = c = mm kN mm f'c = MPa T0f = kN.m l= s = mm n = ds =
Beams under Shear and Torsion
Simplified Method Av /s = Tf = At /s = AL = mm2/mm kN mm2/mm mm2
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Design Requirements


1. Max. transverse spacing of stirrup legs = 2d/3 and 800 mm

2. Min. reinforcement Av,min = 0.06 b.f'c0.5/ fy=

3. Max. stirrup spacing: s =

  a). s = d
  b). 300 mm or 0.35 d for vf > 0.125(0.6) f'c
  c). 600 mm or 0.7 d for vf <= 0.125(0.6) f'c

4. Standard hooks:

  a). 90 degree hook: = 6ds and 60mm
  b). 135 degree hook: = 4 ds and 20mm
  c). Lap spliced stirrups = 1.3Ld

mm2/mm mm