MODELING STRUCTURAL CONCRETE WITH STRUT-AND-TIE MODELS: SUMMARIZING DISCUSSION OF THE EXAMPLES AS PER APPENDIX A OF ACI 318-2002. IN: EXAMPLES FOR THE DESIGN OF STRUCTURAL CONCRETE WITH STRUT-AND-TIE MODELS.

After a brief summary of the contents of this special publication, as well as of the examples provided, several general points are discussed based on observations made about the examples. The choice of a strut-and-tie model (STM) is a major issue and different engineers may propose various models for the same task. This leads to a discussion of the uniqueness of models and whether it is acceptable that different engineers may choose different models and thus different reinforcement configurations and detailing for the same D-region. A further issue identified in some of the examples was the transition of a B-region to a D-region, and the procedure of modeling is shown. Lastly, the role and importance of detailing is emphasized, and some examples for this are given. Some observations are also made that lead to recommendations for reconsidering some code provisions.

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  American Concrete Institute (ACI)

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• Authors:
  • Reineck, K-H
• Conference:
  • ACI Fall Convention
  • Location: Phoenix, Arizona
  • Date: 2002-10-27 to 2002-11-1
• Publication Date: 2002

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 225-242

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Concrete structures; Design standards; Reinforcement (Engineering); Structural design; Structural engineering; Structural models; Strut and tie method
• Uncontrolled Terms: Discontinuity regions
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; I21: Planning of Transport Infrastructure; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00961729
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0870310860
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 25 2003 12:00AM