NSCP 2010 – TABLES AND FORMULAS 411.4.2.

1 For members subject to shear and flexure only

(Equation 411-5)
411.2.1 Except for members designed in accordance with 𝑽𝒖 𝒅
Section 427, design of cross sections subject to shear 𝑽𝒄 = (𝟎. 𝟏𝟕𝝀√𝒇′𝒄 + 𝟏𝟕𝝆𝒘 ) 𝒃𝒘 𝒅
𝑴𝒖
shall be based on but not greater than 0.29𝜆√𝑓′𝑐 𝑏𝑤 𝑑. When computing 𝑉𝑐 by
𝑽𝒖 ≤ 𝝓𝑽𝒏 Eq. 411-5, 𝑉𝑢 𝑑 ⁄𝑀𝑢 shall not be taken greater than 1.0
where 𝑀𝑢 occurs simultaneously with 𝑉𝑢 at section
where 𝑉𝑢 is factored shear force at section considered and considered.
𝑉𝑛 is the nominal shear strength computed by
𝑽𝒏 = 𝑽𝒄 + 𝑽𝒔 411.4.2.2 For members subject to axial compression, it
shall be permitted to compute 𝑉𝑐 using Eq. 411-5 with 𝑀𝑚
where 𝑉𝑐 is the nominal shear strength provided by substituted for 𝑀𝑢 and 𝑉𝑢 𝑑 ⁄𝑀𝑢 not then limited to 1.0.
concrete in accordance with Section 411.4 or Section (Equation 411-6)
411.5, and 𝑉𝑠 is nominal shear strength provided by shear 𝟒𝒉 − 𝒅
reinforcement in accordance with Section 411.6.6. 𝑴𝒎 = 𝑴𝒖 − 𝑵𝒖
𝟖
However, 𝑉𝑐 shall not be taken greater than:
411.2.2 The values of √𝑓′𝑐 used in Section 411 shall not (Equation 411-7)
exceed 8.0 MPa, except as allowed in Section 411.2.2.1.
𝟎. 𝟐𝟗𝑵𝒖
𝑽𝒄 = 𝟎. 𝟐𝟗 (√𝟏 + ) 𝝀√𝒇′𝒄 𝒃𝒘 𝒅
411.2.3 Computations of maximum factored shear force 𝑨𝒈
𝑉𝑢 at supports in accordance with Section 411.2.3.1 or
𝑁𝑢 ⁄𝐴𝑔 shall be expressed in MPa. When 𝑀𝑚 as computed
411.2.3.2 shall be permitted if all of the following three
conditions are satisfied: by Equation 411-6 is negative, 𝑉𝑐 shall be computed by
1. Support reaction, in direction of applied shear, Equation 411-7.
introduces compression into the end regions of
member; 411.4.2.3 For members subject to significant axial tension
2. Loads are applied at or near the top of the member; (Equation 411-8)
3. No concentrated load occurs between face of support 𝟎. 𝟐𝟗𝑵𝒖
𝑽𝒄 = 𝟎. 𝟏𝟕 (𝟏 + ) 𝝀√𝒇′𝒄 𝒃𝒘 𝒅
and location of critical section defined in Sections 𝑨𝒈
411.2.3.1 and 411.2.3.2. but not less than zero, where 𝑁𝑢 is negative for tension
𝑁𝑢 ⁄𝐴𝑔 shall be expressed in MPa.
411.2.3.1 For nonprestressed members, sections located
less than a distance 𝑑 from face of support shall be 411.6.7.1 Where factored force 𝑉𝑢 exceeds shear strength
permitted to be designed for the same shear 𝑉𝑢 as that 𝜙𝑉𝑐 , shear reinforcement shall be provided to satisfy
computed at a distance 𝑑. Equations (411-1) and (411-2), where shear strength 𝑉𝑠
shall be computed in accordance with Sections 411.6.7.2
411.4.1 Simplified Calculation for 𝑉𝑐 through 411.6.7.9.
Shear strength 𝑉𝑐 shall be computed by provisions of
Sections 411.4.1.1 through 411.4.1.3 unless a more 411.6.7.2 Where shear reinforcement perpendicular to
detailed calculation is made in accordance with Section axis of member is used,
411.4.2. Throughout this Section, except in Section 411.8, (Equation 411-15)
𝜆, shall be defined in Section 408.7.1. 𝑨𝒗 𝒇𝒚𝒕 𝒅
𝑽𝒔 =
𝒔
411.4.1.1 For members subject to shear and flexure only: where 𝐴𝑣 is the area of shear reinforcement within spacing
(Equation 411-3) 𝑠.
𝑽𝒄 = 𝟎. 𝟏𝟕𝝀√𝒇′𝒄 𝒃𝒘 𝒅
411.6.7.4 Where inclined stirrups are used as shear
411.4.1.2 For members subject to axial compression: reinforcement,
(Equation 411-4) (Equation 411-16)
𝑵𝒖 𝑨𝒗 𝒇𝒚𝒕 (𝐬𝐢𝐧 ∝ + 𝐜𝐨𝐬 ∝)𝒅
𝑽𝒄 = 𝟎. 𝟏𝟕 (𝟏 + ) 𝝀√𝒇′𝒄 𝒃𝒘 𝒅 𝑽𝒔 =
𝟏𝟒𝑨𝒈 𝒔
where 𝛼 is the angle between inclined stirrups and
Quantity 𝑁𝑢 ⁄𝐴𝑔 shall be expressed in MPa.
longitudinal axis of the member, and 𝑠 is measured in
𝑁𝑢 = factored axial load normal to cross-section occurring
direction parallel to longitudinal reinforcement.
simultaneously with 𝑉𝑢 , to be taken as positive for
compression, negative for tension, in N 411.6.7.5 Where shear reinforcement consists of a single
bar or a single group of parallel bars, all bent up at the
411.4.1.3 For members subject to significant axial tension, same distance from the support,
𝑉𝑐 shall be taken as zero, unless a more detailed analysis (Equation 411-17)
is made using Section 411.4.2.3. 𝑽𝒔 = 𝑨𝒗 𝒇𝒚𝒕 𝐬𝐢𝐧 ∝
411.4.2 Detailed Calculation for 𝑉𝑐 but not greater than 0.25√𝑓′𝑐 𝑏𝑤 𝑑 where 𝛼 is the angle
Shear strength 𝑉𝑐 shall be permitted to be computed by between bent-up reinforcement and longitudinal axis of
the more detailed calculation of Sections 411.4.2.1 the member.
through 411.4.2.3.
411.6.7.6 Where shear reinforcement consists of a series
of parallel bent-up bars or groups of parallel bent-up bars
at different distances from the support, shear strength 𝑉𝑠
shall be computed by Equation (411-16).
411.6.7.7 Only the center three fourths of the inclined
portion of any longitudinal bent bar shall be considered
effective for shear reinforcement.
411.6.7.8 Where more than one type of shear
reinforcement is used to reinforce the same portion of a
member, shear strength 𝑉𝑠 shall be computed as the sum
of the 𝑉𝑠 values computed for the various types of shear
reinforcement.
411.6.7.9 Shear strength 𝑉𝑠 shall not be taken greater than
0.66√𝑓′𝑐 𝑏𝑤 𝑑.
411.6.5.1 Spacing of shear reinforcement placed
perpendicular to axis of member shall not exceed 𝑑 ⁄2 in
nonprestressed members and 0.75ℎ in prestressed
members nor 600 mm.
411.6.5.3 Where 𝑉𝑠 exceeds 0.33√𝑓′𝑐 𝑏𝑤 𝑑, maximum
spacing given in Sections 411.6.5.1 and 411.6.5.2 shall
be reduced by one half.
411.6.6.1 A minimum area of shear reinforcement, 𝐴𝑣 𝑚𝑖𝑛
shall be provided in all reinforced concrete flexural
members (prestressed and nonprestressed) where 𝑉𝑢
exceeds 0.5𝜙𝑉𝑐 , except in members satisfying one or
more of (1) through (6):
1. Hollow-core units with total untopped depth not greater
than 300 mm;
2. 𝑉𝑢 is not greater than 0.5𝜙𝑉𝑐 ;
3. Concrete joist construction defined by Section 408.14;
4. Beams with total depth, ℎ, not greater than 250 mm;
5. Beams integral with slabs with total depth, ℎ, not
greater than 600 mm, and not greater than 2.5 times
thickness of flange or 0.50 the width of web;
6. Beams constructed of steel fiber-reinforced, normal
weight concrete with 𝑓′𝑐 not exceeding 40 MPa, ℎ not
greater than 600 mm, and 𝑉𝑢 not greater than
𝜙0.17√𝑓′𝑐 𝑏𝑤 𝑑.
411.6.6.3 Where shear reinforcement is required by
Section 411.6.6.1 or for strength and where Section
411.7.1 allows torsion to be neglected, the minimum area
of shear reinforcement for prestressed (except as
provided in Section 411.6.6.4) and nonprestressed
members shall be computed by:
(Equation 411-13)
𝒃𝒘 𝒔
𝑨𝒗 𝒎𝒊𝒏 = 𝟎. 𝟎𝟔𝟐√𝒇′𝒄
𝒇𝒚𝒕
but shall not be less than (0.35𝑏𝑤 𝑠)⁄𝑓𝑦𝑡 where 𝑏𝑤 and 𝑠
are in millimeters.
411.7 Design for Torsion
Design for torsion shall be in accordance with Sections
411.7.1 through 411.7.6, or 411.7.7.
411.7.1 Threshold Torsion
It shall be permitted to neglect torsion effects if the
factored torsional moment 𝑇𝑢 is less than:
1. For nonprestressed members:
(Equation 411-18)
𝝓𝝀√𝒇′𝒄 𝑨𝒄𝒑 𝟐
( )
𝟏𝟐 𝒑𝒄𝒑
2. For nonprestressed members subjected to an axial
tensile or compressive force:
(Equation 411-20)
𝝓𝝀√𝒇′𝒄 𝑨𝒄𝒑 𝟐 𝑵𝒖
( ) √𝟏 +
𝟏𝟐 𝒑𝒄𝒑 𝟎. 𝟑𝟑𝑨𝒈 𝝀√𝒇′𝒄
For members cast monolithically with slab, the
overhanging flange width used in computing 𝐴𝑐𝑝 and 𝑝𝑐𝑝
shall conform to Section 413.3.4. For a hollow section, 𝐴𝑔
shall be used in place of 𝐴𝑐𝑝 in Section 411.7.1, and the
outer boundaries of the section shall conform to Section
413.3.4.
411.7.1.1 For isolated members with flanges and for
members cast monolithically with a slab, the overhanging
flange width used to compute 𝐴𝑐𝑝 and 𝑝𝑐𝑝 shall conform to
Section 413.3.4, except that the overhanging flanges shall
be neglected in cases where the perimeter 𝐴2 𝑐𝑝 ⁄𝑝𝑐𝑝
calculated for a beam with flanges is less than that
computed for the same beam ignoring the flanges.
413.3.4 For monolithic or fully composite construction, a
beam includes that portion of slab on each side of the
beam extending a distance equal to the projection of the
beam above or below the slab, whichever is greater, but
not greater than four times the slab thickness.
411.7.2 Calculation of Factored Torsional Moment
411.7.2.1 If the factored torsional moment, 𝑇𝑢 , in a
member is required to maintain equilibrium and exceeds
the minimum value given in Section 411.7.1, the member
shall be designed to carry 𝑇𝑢 in accordance with Sections
411.7.3 through 411.7.6.
411.7.2.2 In a statically indeterminate structure where
reduction of the torsional moment in a member can occur
due to redistribution of internal forces upon cracking the
maximum factored torsional moment, 𝑇𝑢 shall be
permitted to be reduced to the values given:
3. For nonprestressed members, at the sections
described in Section 411.7.2.4:
(Equation 411-21)
𝝓𝝀√𝒇′𝒄 𝑨𝒄𝒑 𝟐
( )
𝟑 𝒑𝒄𝒑
4. For nonprestressed members subjected to an axial
tensile or compressive force:
(Equation 411-22)
𝝓𝝀√𝒇′𝒄 𝑨𝒄𝒑 𝟐 𝑵𝒖
( ) 𝟏+
𝟑 𝒑𝒄𝒑 √ 𝟎. 𝟑𝟑𝑨𝒈 𝝀√𝒇′𝒄
In (1) or (2), the correspondingly redistributed bending
moments and shears in the adjoining members shall be
used in the design of these members. For hollow sections,
𝐴𝑐𝑝 shall not be replaced with 𝐴𝑔 in Section 411.7.2.2.
411.7.2.4 In nonprestressed members, sections located
less than a distance 𝑑 from the face of a support shall be
designed for not less than the torsion 𝑇𝑢 computed at a
distance 𝑑. If a concentrated torque occurs within this
distance, the critical section for design shall be at the face except that the requirement provided shall not be less than
of the support. that required by Sections 411.7.5.3 or 411.7.6.2.

411.7.3 Torsional Moment Strength 411.7.4 Details of Torsional Reinforcement

411.7.3.1 The cross-sectional dimensions shall be such 411.7.4.1 Torsion reinforcement shall consist of
that: longitudinal bars or tendons and one or more of the
3. For solid sections: following:
(Equation 411-24) 1. Closed stirrups or closed ties, perpendicular to the axis
𝟐 of the member;
𝑽 𝟐 𝑻 𝒑 𝑽 𝟐√𝒇′𝒄
√( 𝒖 ) + ( 𝒖 𝒉 ) ≤ 𝝓 ( 𝒄 + ) 2. A closed cage of welded wire fabric with transverse
𝒃𝒘 𝒅 𝟐 𝒃𝒘 𝒅 𝟑
𝟏. 𝟕𝑨𝒐𝒉 wires perpendicular to the axis of the member; or
4. For hollow sections: 3. In nonprestressed beams, spiral reinforcement.
(Equation 411-25)
𝑽𝒖 𝑻𝒖 𝒑 𝒉 𝑽𝒄 𝟐√𝒇′𝒄 411.7.4.2 Transverse torsional reinforcement shall be
( )+( 𝟐
) ≤ 𝝓( + ) anchored by one of the following:
𝒃𝒘 𝒅 𝟏. 𝟕𝑨𝒐𝒉 𝒃𝒘 𝒅 𝟑
1. A 135-degree standard hook, or seismic hook as
411.7.3.2 If the wall thickness varies around the perimeter defined in Section 402, around a longitudinal bar;
of a hollow section, Eq. 411-25 shall be evaluated at the 2. According to Sections 412.14.2.1, 412.14.2.2 or
location where the left-hand side of Eq. 411-25 is a 412.14.2.3 in regions where the concrete surrounding
maximum. the anchorage is restrained against spalling by a
flange or slab or similar member.
411.7.3.3 If the wall thickness is less than 𝐴𝑜ℎ ⁄𝑝ℎ , the
second term in Eq. 411-25 shall be taken as: 411.7.4.3 Longitudinal torsion reinforcement shall be
𝑻𝒖 developed at both ends.
( )
𝟏. 𝟕𝑨𝒐𝒉 𝒕
where 𝑡 is the thickness of the wall of the hollow section 411.7.4.4 For hollow sections in torsion, the distance
at the location where the stresses are being checked. measured from the centerline of the transverse torsional
reinforcement to the inside face of the wall of a hollow
411.7.3.4 The values of 𝑓𝑦 and 𝑓𝑦𝑡 used for design of section shall not be less than 0.5𝐴𝑜ℎ ⁄𝑝ℎ
torsional reinforcement shall not exceed 415 MPa.
411.7.5 Minimum Torsion Reinforcement
411.7.3.5 Where 𝑇𝑢 exceeds the threshold torsion, design 411.7.5.1 A minimum area of torsional reinforcement shall
of the cross section shall be based on: be provided in all regions where the factored torsional
(Equation 411-26) moment 𝑇𝑢 exceeds the values specified in Section
𝝓𝑻𝒏 ≥ 𝑻𝒖 411.7.1.
411.7.3.6 𝑇𝑛 shall be computed by:
(Equation 411-27) 411.7.5.2 Where torsional reinforcement is required by
𝟐𝑨𝒐 𝑨𝒕 𝒇𝒚𝒕 Section 411.7.5.1, the minimum area of transverse closed
𝑻𝒏 = 𝐜𝐨𝐭 𝜽 stirrups shall be computed by:
𝒔
where 𝐴𝑜 shall be determined by analysis except that it (Equation 411-29)
shall be permitted to take 𝐴𝑜 equal to 0.85𝐴𝑜ℎ ; 𝜃 shall not 𝒃𝒘 𝒔
(𝑨𝒗 + 𝑨𝒕 ) = 𝟎. 𝟎𝟔𝟐√𝒇′𝒄
be taken smaller than 30 degrees nor larger than 60 𝒇𝒚𝒕
degrees. It shall be permitted to take 𝜃 equal to: but shall not be less than (0.35𝑏 ⁄
𝑤 𝑠) 𝑓𝑦𝑡 .
1. 45 degrees for nonprestressed members or members
with less prestress than in Item 2 below, 411.7.5.3 Where torsional reinforcement is required by
2. 37.5 degrees for prestressed members with an Section 411.7.5.1, the minimum total area of longitudinal
effective prestress force not less than 40 percent of the reinforcement, 𝐴𝑙 𝑚𝑖𝑛 shall be computed by:
tensile strength of the longitudinal reinforcement. (Equation 411-30)
𝟓√𝒇′𝒄 𝑨𝒄𝒑 𝑨𝒕 𝒇𝒚𝒕
411.7.3.7 The additional longitudinal reinforcement 𝑨𝒍 𝒎𝒊𝒏 = −( ) 𝒑
required for torsion shall not be less than: 𝟏𝟐𝒇𝒚 𝒔 𝒇𝒚 𝒉
(Equation 411-28) where 𝐴𝑡 ⁄s shall not be taken less than 0.175𝑏𝑤 ⁄𝑓𝑦𝑡 ; 𝑓𝑦𝑡
𝑨𝒕 𝒇𝒚𝒕 refers to the closed transverse torsional reinforcement,
𝑨𝒍 = 𝒑 𝒉 𝐜𝐨𝐭 𝟐 𝜽 and 𝑓𝑦 refers to longitudinal reinforcement.
𝒔 𝒇𝒚
where 𝜃 shall be the same value used in Eq. 411-27 and
𝐴𝑡 ⁄s shall be taken as the amount computed from Eq. 411.7.6 Spacing of Torsion Reinforcement
411-27 not modified in accordance with Section 411.7.5.2 411.7.6.1 The spacing of transverse torsion reinforcement
or 411.7.5.3; 𝑓𝑦𝑡 refers to the closed transverse torsional shall not exceed the smaller of 𝑝ℎ ⁄8 or 300 mm.
reinforcement, and 𝑓𝑦 refers to longitudinal torsional
411.7.6.2 The longitudinal reinforcement required for
reinforcement.
torsion shall be distributed around the perimeter of the
closed stirrups with a maximum spacing of 300 mm. The
411.7.3.9 It shall be permitted to reduce the area of
longitudinal bars or tendons shall be inside the stirrups.
longitudinal torsion reinforcement in the flexural
There shall be at least one longitudinal bar or tendon in
compression zone by an amount equal to 𝑀𝑢 ⁄(0.9𝑑𝑓𝑦 ), each corner of the stirrups. Longitudinal bars shall have a
where 𝑀𝑢 occurs at the section simultaneous with 𝑇𝑢 ,
diameter of at least 1/24 of the stirrup spacing but not less we will compute an 𝐼𝑒 and a deflection δ𝐷+𝐿 for the case
than 10 mm. where both dead and live loads are acting. This will enable
us to determine the initial live load part of the deflection as
409.6.2.3 Unless stiffness values are obtained by a more follows:
comprehensive analysis, immediate deflection shall be 𝛅𝑳 = 𝛅𝑫+𝑳 − 𝛅𝑫
computed with a modulus of elasticity 𝐸𝑐 for concrete as
specified in Section 408.6.1 (normal-weight or lightweight The long-term deflection will equal the initial live load
concrete) and with the effective moment of inertia as deflection, δ𝐿 , plus the infinitely long-term multiplier, 𝜆∞ ,
follows, but not greater than 𝐼𝑔 . times the dead load deflection, δ𝐷 , plus 𝜆𝑟 , the live load
(Equation 409-8) sustained multiplier, times the initial live load deflection,
𝑴𝒄𝒓 𝟑 𝑴𝒄𝒓 𝟑 δ𝑆𝐿 .
𝑰𝒆 = ( ) (𝑰𝒈 ) + [𝟏 − ( ) ] (𝑰𝒄𝒓 ) 𝜹𝑳𝑻 = 𝛅𝑳 + 𝝀∞ 𝛅𝑫 + 𝝀𝒓 𝛅𝑺𝑳
𝑴𝒂 𝑴𝒂
409.6.2.6 Deflection computed in accordance with
409.6.2.4 For continuous members, effective moment of
Sections 409.6.2.2 through 409.6.2.5 shall not exceed
inertia shall be permitted to be taken as the average of
limits stipulated in Table 409-2.
values obtained from Eq. 409-8 for the critical positive and
negative moment sections. For prismatic members,
Table 409-2 – Maximum Permissible Computed
effective moment of inertia shall be permitted to be taken
Deflections
as the value obtained from Eq. 409-8 at midspan for
simple and continuous spans, and at support for Type of Deflection to be Deflection
cantilevers. Member considered Limitation
Flat roofs not Immediate deflection 𝑙/180 1
409.6.2.5 Unless values are obtained by a more supporting or due to live load, 𝐿
comprehensive analysis, additional longtime deflection attached to
resulting from creep and shrinkage of flexural members non-structural
(normal-weight and lightweight concrete) shall be elements likely
determined by multiplying the immediate deflection to be damaged
caused by the sustained load considered, by the factor 𝜆∆ . by large
(Equation 409-11) deflections
𝝃 Floors not Immediate deflection 𝑙/180 2
𝝀∆ = supporting or due to live load, 𝐿
𝟏 + 𝟓𝟎𝝆′
attached to
non-structural
where 𝜌′ shall be the value at midspan for simple and
elements likely
continuous spans, and at support for cantilevers. It is
to be damaged
permitted to assume the time-dependent factor 𝜉 for
by large
sustained loads to be equal to
deflections
Roof or floor The part of the total 𝑙/480 3
5 years or more ………………………... 2.0
supporting or deflection occurring
12 months ………………….…………….1.4
attached to after attachment of
6 months …………...……….………...….1.2
non-structural non-structural
3 months ………………………………….1.0
elements likely elements (sum if the
to be damaged time-dependent
Should times differing from the values given in Table
by large deflection due to all
424.2.4.1.3 be used, values of 𝜉 may be selected from the
deflections sustained loads and
curve of Figure 7.4.
Roof or floor the immediate 𝑙/240 4
supporting or deflection due to any
attached to additional live load) 2
non-structural
elements not
likely to be
damaged by
large
deflections

412.3 Development of Deformed Bars and Deformed Wire

in Tension

412.3.1 Development length, 𝑙𝑑 , in terms of diameter 𝑑𝑏 ,

Figure 7.4 Multipliers for long-time deflections
It is logical to assume that the live load cannot act on a
structure when the dead load is not present. As a result of
this fact, we will compute an effective 𝐼𝑒 and a deflection
δ𝐷 for the case where the dead load alone is acting. Then
for deformed bars and deformed wires in tension shall be
determined from either Section 412.3.2 or 412.3.3 and the
applicable modification factors of Section 412.3.4 and
412.3.5, but 𝑙𝑑 shall not be less than 300 mm.
412.3.2 For deformed bars or deformed wires 𝑙𝑑 shall as
follows
 20 mm bars 4. Where lightweight concrete is used, 𝜆 shall not exceed
and smaller 25 mm bars 0.75 unless 𝑓𝑐𝑡 is specified (see Section 408.7). Where
bars and and larger normal weight concrete is used, 𝜆 = 1.0.
deformed bars
wires 412.6 Development of Standard Hooks in Tension
Clear spacing of bars 412.6.1 Development length 𝑙𝑑ℎ in mm for deformed bars
or wires developed or in tension terminating in a standard hook (see Section
lap spliced not less 407.2), shall be determined from Section 412.6.2 and the
than 𝑑𝑏 , clear cover applicable modification factor or factors of Section 412.6.3
not less than 𝑑𝑏 , and but, 𝑙𝑑ℎ , shall not be less than 8𝑑𝑏 or less than 150 mm.
stirrups or ties
throughout 𝑙𝑑 not less 412.6.2 For deformed bars, 𝑙𝑑ℎ shall be
than the code 𝑓𝑦 𝜓𝑡 𝜓𝑒 𝑓𝑦 𝜓𝑡 𝜓𝑒
( ) 𝑑𝑏 ( ) 𝑑𝑏 (𝟎. 𝟐𝟒𝝍𝒆 𝒇𝒚 ⁄𝝀√𝒇′𝒄 )𝒅𝒃 with 𝜓𝑒 taken as 1.2 for epoxy
minimum, 2.1𝜆√𝑓′𝑐 1.7𝜆√𝑓′𝑐 coated reinforcement, and 𝜆 taken as 0.75 for lightweight
Or
concrete. For other cases, 𝜓𝑒 and 𝜆 shall be taken as 1.0.
Clear spacing of bars
or wires being
developed or lap 412.6.3 Length 𝑙𝑑ℎ in Section 412.6.2 shall be permitted
spliced at least 2𝑑𝑏 to be multiplied by the following applicable factors:
and clear cover not 1. For 36 mm bar diameter and smaller hooks with side
cover normal to plane of hook not less than 65 mm,
less than 𝑑𝑏
and for 90-degree hook with cover on bar extension
𝑓𝑦 𝜓𝑡 𝜓𝑒 𝑓𝑦 𝜓𝑡 𝜓𝑒
Other cases ( ) 𝑑𝑏 ( ) 𝑑𝑏 beyond hook not less than 50 mm ……….……... 0.70
1.4𝜆√𝑓′𝑐 2.1𝜆√𝑓′𝑐 2. For 90-degree hooks of 36 mm bars and smaller that
are either enclosed within ties or stirrups perpendicular
412.3.3 For deformed bars or deformed wires, 𝑙𝑑 shall be to the bar being developed, spaced not greater than
calculated by: 3𝑑𝑏 along 𝑙𝑑ℎ ; or enclosed within ties or stirrups parallel
(Equation 412-1) to the bar being developed, spaced not greater than
3𝑑𝑏 along the length of the tail extension of the hook
𝒇𝒚 𝝍 𝒕 𝝍𝒆 𝝍𝒔 plus bend …………………………………………… 0.80
𝒍𝒅 = [ ] 𝒅𝒃
𝟏. 𝟏𝝀√𝒇′𝒄 ( 𝒃 + 𝑲𝒕𝒓 )
𝒄 3. For 180-degree hooks of 36 mm bars and smaller that
𝒅𝒃 are enclosed within ties or stirrups perpendicular to the
𝑐𝑏 = the smaller of (1) the distance from the center of the bar being developed, spaced not greater than 3𝑑𝑏
bar or wire to the nearest concrete surface, and (2) one- along 𝑙𝑑ℎ …………………………………….……… 0.80
half the center-to-center spacing of the bars or wires being 4. Where anchorage or development of 𝑓𝑦 is not
developed specifically required, reinforcement in excess of that
In which the confinement term (𝑐𝑏 + 𝐾𝑡𝑟 )⁄𝑑𝑏 shall not required by analysis …..…… (𝐴𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑑 )⁄(𝐴𝑠 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑑 )
exceed 2.5, and
In Sections 412.6.3 (2) and 412.6.3 (3), 𝑑𝑏 is the diameter
(Equation 412-2)
𝟒𝟎𝑨𝒕𝒓 of the hooked bar, and the first tie or stirrup shall enclose
𝑲𝒕𝒓 = the bent portion of the hook, within 2𝑑𝑏 of the outside of
𝒔𝒏 the bend.
where 𝑛 is the number of bars or wires being spliced or
developed along the plane of splitting. It shall be permitted
407.2 Standard Hooks
to use 𝐾𝑡𝑟 = 0 as a design simplification even if transverse
407.2.1 180-degree bend plus 4𝑑𝑏 extension, but not less
reinforcement is present.
than 60 mm at free end of bar.
407.2.2 90-degree bend plus 12𝑑𝑏 extension, at free end
𝐴𝑡𝑟 = the total cross-sectional area of all transverse
of bar.
reinforcement within the spacing 𝑠 and which crosses the
potential plane of splitting through the reinforcement being
407.3 Minimum Bend Diameters
developed, mm 2
407.3.1 Diameter of bend measured on the inside of the
bar, other than for stirrups and ties in sizes 10 mm ϕ
412.3.4 The factors used in the expressions for
through 16 mm ϕ, shall not be less than the values in
development of deformed bars and deformed wires in
Table 407-1.
tension in Section 412.3 are as follows:
1. Where horizontal reinforcement is placed such that
Table 407-1 Minimum Diameters of Bend
more than 300 mm of fresh concrete is cast below the
Bar Size Minimum Diameter
developed length or splice, 𝜓𝑡 = 1.3. For other
10 mm ϕ through 25 mm ϕ 6𝑑𝑏
situations, 𝜓𝑡 = 1.0;
2. For epoxy-coated bars or wires with cover less than 28 mm ϕ through 36 mm ϕ 8𝑑𝑏
3𝑑𝑏 or clear spacing less than 6𝑑𝑏 , 𝜓𝑒 = 1.5. For all 42 mm ϕ and 58 mm ϕ 10𝑑𝑏
other epoxy-coated bars or wires, 𝜓𝑒 = 1.2. For
uncoated and zinc-coated (galvanized) reinforcement,
𝜓𝑒 = 1.0. However, the product 𝜓𝑡 𝜓𝑒 need not be
greater than 1.7;
3. For 20 mm bars and smaller and deformed wires, 𝜓𝑠 =
0.80. For 25 mm diameter and larger bars, 𝜓𝑠 = 1.0;
and