Tag: column tie bar
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RCC Column Requires Closer Stirrup Spacing at Top and Bottom end. Here is why?
First we need to focus on the Role of Stirrup or Tie bars in RCC column. Actions of tie bars as follows: 1. Ties are effective in restraining longitudinal bars from buckling out from their vertical alignment . 2. Ties hold rebar cages during construction process. 3. Ties provide confinement to the concrete core. 4.…
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Types, Reasons & Prevention of Column Failures
We know generally Columns are axially loaded members in structure. It carries compression force due to gravity loads of the structure. Column fails for different reasons. There are mainly three types of failures occur in columns. These are- 1.Compressive Failure 2.Buckling Failure 3.Shear Failure Now let’s discuss about the failure types in details & reason…