Spacing of Closed Stirrups for Torsion Formula

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Stirrup Spacing is the approximate minimum spacing between two bars in a section. Check FAQs
s=Atφfyxstirrupy1Tu-φTc
s - Stirrup Spacing?At - Area of One Leg of Closed Stirrup?φ - Capacity Reduction Factor?fy - Yield Strength of Steel?xstirrup - Shorter Dimension between Legs of Closed Stirrup?y1 - Longer Dimension Legs of Closed Stirrup?Tu - Ultimate Design Torsional Moment?Tc - Maximum Concrete Torsion?

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78.0613Edit=0.9Edit0.85Edit250Edit200Edit500.0001Edit330Edit-0.85Edit100.0001Edit
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Spacing of Closed Stirrups for Torsion Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
s=Atφfyxstirrupy1Tu-φTc
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
s=0.9mm²0.85250MPa200mm500.0001mm330N*m-0.85100.0001N/m²
Next Step Convert Units
s=9E-70.852.5E+8Pa0.2m0.5m330N*m-0.85100.0001Pa
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
s=9E-70.852.5E+80.20.5330-0.85100.0001
Next Step Evaluate
s=0.0780612726010196m
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
s=78.0612726010196mm
LAST Step Rounding Answer
s=78.0613mm

Spacing of Closed Stirrups for Torsion Formula Elements

Variables
Stirrup Spacing
Stirrup Spacing is the approximate minimum spacing between two bars in a section.
Symbol: s
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Area of One Leg of Closed Stirrup
Area of One Leg of Closed Stirrup deals with the stirrups that hold the leg and foot in a desired position.
Symbol: At
Measurement: AreaUnit: mm²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Capacity Reduction Factor
The Capacity Reduction Factor is a safety factor to account for uncertainties in material strength.
Symbol: φ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Yield Strength of Steel
Yield Strength of Steel is the level of stress that corresponds to the yield point.
Symbol: fy
Measurement: StressUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Shorter Dimension between Legs of Closed Stirrup
Shorter Dimension between Legs of Closed Stirrup whose main function is to hold the given RCC structure in its location.
Symbol: xstirrup
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Longer Dimension Legs of Closed Stirrup
Longer Dimension Legs of Closed Stirrup is the vertical length of the bent steel bars used in reinforced concrete construction.
Symbol: y1
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Ultimate Design Torsional Moment
Ultimate Design Torsional Moment,Torsion is the twisting of a beam under the action of a torque (twisting moment).
Symbol: Tu
Measurement: TorqueUnit: N*m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Maximum Concrete Torsion
Maximum Concrete Torsion is the point at which a concrete structural element reaches its maximum resistance to twisting or torsional forces.
Symbol: Tc
Measurement: PressureUnit: N/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Ultimate Strength Design for Torsion category

​Go Maximum Ultimate Torsion for Torsion Effects
Tu=φ(0.5f'cΣa2b)
​Go Area of One Leg of Closed Stirrup given Shear Reinforcement Area
At=(50bwsfy)-Av2

How to Evaluate Spacing of Closed Stirrups for Torsion?

Spacing of Closed Stirrups for Torsion evaluator uses Stirrup Spacing = (Area of One Leg of Closed Stirrup*Capacity Reduction Factor*Yield Strength of Steel*Shorter Dimension between Legs of Closed Stirrup*Longer Dimension Legs of Closed Stirrup)/(Ultimate Design Torsional Moment-Capacity Reduction Factor*Maximum Concrete Torsion) to evaluate the Stirrup Spacing, The Spacing of Closed Stirrups for Torsion formula is defined by the parameters of Coefficient of Thermal Expansion αt, Area of one leg of Closed Stirrup At, Dimensions of the legs of the Closed Stirrup, ultimate design torsional moment Tu, Torsion carried by the Concrete Tc. Stirrup Spacing is denoted by s symbol.

How to evaluate Spacing of Closed Stirrups for Torsion using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Spacing of Closed Stirrups for Torsion, enter Area of One Leg of Closed Stirrup (At), Capacity Reduction Factor (φ), Yield Strength of Steel (fy), Shorter Dimension between Legs of Closed Stirrup (xstirrup), Longer Dimension Legs of Closed Stirrup (y1), Ultimate Design Torsional Moment (Tu) & Maximum Concrete Torsion (Tc) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Spacing of Closed Stirrups for Torsion

What is the formula to find Spacing of Closed Stirrups for Torsion?
The formula of Spacing of Closed Stirrups for Torsion is expressed as Stirrup Spacing = (Area of One Leg of Closed Stirrup*Capacity Reduction Factor*Yield Strength of Steel*Shorter Dimension between Legs of Closed Stirrup*Longer Dimension Legs of Closed Stirrup)/(Ultimate Design Torsional Moment-Capacity Reduction Factor*Maximum Concrete Torsion). Here is an example- 78061.27 = (9E-07*0.85*250000000*0.2*0.5000001)/(330-0.85*100.00012).
How to calculate Spacing of Closed Stirrups for Torsion?
With Area of One Leg of Closed Stirrup (At), Capacity Reduction Factor (φ), Yield Strength of Steel (fy), Shorter Dimension between Legs of Closed Stirrup (xstirrup), Longer Dimension Legs of Closed Stirrup (y1), Ultimate Design Torsional Moment (Tu) & Maximum Concrete Torsion (Tc) we can find Spacing of Closed Stirrups for Torsion using the formula - Stirrup Spacing = (Area of One Leg of Closed Stirrup*Capacity Reduction Factor*Yield Strength of Steel*Shorter Dimension between Legs of Closed Stirrup*Longer Dimension Legs of Closed Stirrup)/(Ultimate Design Torsional Moment-Capacity Reduction Factor*Maximum Concrete Torsion).
Can the Spacing of Closed Stirrups for Torsion be negative?
No, the Spacing of Closed Stirrups for Torsion, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Spacing of Closed Stirrups for Torsion?
Spacing of Closed Stirrups for Torsion is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Spacing of Closed Stirrups for Torsion can be measured.
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