38.5.3 - Reinforcement Detailing
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Practice Questions
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What is anchorage and why is it important?
💡 Hint: Think about how rebars interact with concrete during forces.
Define development length.
💡 Hint: What happens if this length is insufficient?
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What is the primary purpose of anchorage in reinforcement detailing?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens if rebar isn't properly attached.
True or False: Adequate stirrup spacing can improve the ductility of columns.
💡 Hint: Consider how stirrups function within concrete.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a concrete beam with rebars placed according to substandard anchorage practices, predict the failure mode during an earthquake.
💡 Hint: Look into case studies of buildings with inadequate anchorage.
Design a stirrup spacing plan for a critical seismic zone structure. Discuss how your choices improve ductility.
💡 Hint: Refer back to reinforcement design codes for guidelines.
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