I think you are confused. The chords does not need to be continuous. You just need to provide the continuity via force transfer by introducing connections at the interrupted points or by introducing tensions bands, tension bars etc.
check your forces. most of the time the chords are interrupted...
I would be more worried about the settlement than the corrosion of the bars etc. As long as you consider the sufficient clearance for the reinforcement based on the environmental condition plus the concrete class, type and grade for this specific environmental condition, what else is there to be...
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Some of you may be interested in this problem or may even have already encountered this and had a solution. The question is about a clever and efficient detail to avoid unexpected torsion and splitting on a timber beam. The timber beam in question is taking an unequal loading with an...
