TOPIC 3

Question 1

Often referred to as stirrups or ties, are steel bars used to provide additional strength and stability to structural members like beams and columns

Answer 1

Transverse reinforcements

Question 2

They are placed perpendicular to the main (longitudinal) reinforcement, serving key roles
in improving structural integrity

Answer 2

Transverse reinforcements

Question 3

Key Roles of Transverse Reinforcements

Answer 3

1. Shear Resistance
2. Confinement of Concrete
3. Crack Control and Durability

Question 4

What are the types of Transverse Reinforcements?

Answer 4

1. Stirrups (Beams)
2. Ties (Columns)

Question 5

These are U-shaped or closed-loop bars placed at intervals along the length of a beam.

Answer 5

Stirrups

Question 6

Are used in columns to hold longitudinal bars in place and prevent buckling under compressive loads.

Answer 6

Ties or Hoops

Question 7

What are the processes involve in the design of Transverse Reinforcement?

Answer 7

1. Understanding Shear Forces
2. Checking Concrete’s Natural Shear Capacity
3. Determining the Extra Reinforcement Needed (Stirrups or Ties)
4. Selecting the Size of the Stirrups/Ties
5. Determining the Spacing of Stirrups/Ties
6. Following Design Codes and Standards