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lapping of stirrups in beams-inconsistencies

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kww2008

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Feb 1, 2008
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Does anyone notice the inconsistencies in the different standards relating to the lap length required for stirrups ? AS5100 requires 1.3 L_sy.t plus a hook at both ends of the lap, AS3600 requires 1.3 L_sy.t and AASHTO LFRD requires 1.7 L_d.
 
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