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The document discusses reinforcement requirements for reinforced concrete members subjected to torsion. It states that both longitudinal bars and closed stirrups are needed to resist numerous diagonal tension cracks caused by torsion. Longitudinal bars are required in each corner of the stirrups to resist horizontal forces from torsion. Tests show that torsional reinforcement does not change the magnitude of torsion that causes cracking, but it does prevent failure by holding the cracks together.
- Author
- jayanth
- Language
- EN