TOPIC 5: TIES

Question 1

Refer to the reinforcement bars (rebar) or wires that are used to hold together and confine the vertical or longitudinal bars in a column or other structural members.

Answer 1

Ties

Question 2

What are the primary functions of ties?

Answer 2

1. Prevent buckling
2. Confine the concrete
3. Provide lateral support

Question 3

Are closed loops of reinforcing bars that are shaped in a rectangular or square configuration.

Answer 3

Rectilinear ties

Question 4

They are used in reinforced concrete columns and beams to hold the longitudinal reinforcing bars in place and improve the column’s ability to resist compressive and shear forces.

Answer 4

Rectilinear ties

Question 5

Are specifically designed for rectangular and square cross-sections

Answer 5

Rectilinear ties

Question 6

Refers to the method by which reinforcing bars are secured or anchored into concrete to ensure they cannot slip out of place under load.

Answer 6

Anchorage

Question 7

This can be achieved through hooks, bends, or mechanical devices, and it ensures the effective transfer of stress between the concrete and the reinforcement.

Answer 7

Anchorage

Question 8

Are reinforcing bars bent into a circular configuration, used to confine the core of concrete in circular columns or piers.

Answer 8

Circular ties