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Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Alexander Meierhofer
2021-01-18

Defining Stirrup Spacing

To cover the required transverse reinforcement, RF‑CONCRETE Members and CONCRETE determine the most cost-efficient transverse reinforcement as a reinforcement proposal in accordance with the predefined stirrup diameter.

Often, the results of this kind of determining process are irregular distances between stirrups, which cannot be built in at construction sites. By specifying the possible distances of the stirrup reinforcement, you can define the desired distances (for example, in steps of 5 cm).

Defining Stirrup Spacing
Defining Stirrup Spacing

The reinforcement proposal for the stirrup reinforcement is generated from the defined stirrup diameters and spacings, and can thus be used for the reinforcement work on the construction site.

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Mr. Meierhofer is the development leader of programs for concrete structures and is available for the customer support team in case of questions related to reinforced and prestressed concrete design.

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  1. European Committee for Standardization (CEN). (2011). Eurocode 2: Design of Concrete Structures – Part 1-1: General Rules and Rules for Buildings, EN 1992-1-1:2011-01. Berlin: Beuth Verlag GmbH.
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