Strut and tie

Strut-and-Tie is a design method for reinforced concrete members, especially suitable for the design of discontinutity regions (near support, in deep members, etc.), for which traditional beam equations do not apply.

References

• Cai, C. S. A Three-Dimensional Strut-and-Tie Model for Pier Rehabilitation. Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, ASCE, 7(1), 14-25. 2002

External Links

• Strut and Tie Resources Website at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, home of free Computer Aided Strut-and-Tie (CAST) software

 

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