Transverse reinforcement

Transverse reinforcement

A reinforced concrete compression member shall have transverse or helical reinforcement so disposed that every longitudinal bar nearest to the compression face has effective lateral support against buckling.

The effective lateral support is given by transverse reinforcement either in the form of circular rings capable of taking up circumferential tension or by polygonal links (lateral ties) with internal angles not exceeding 135 o . The ends of the transverse reinforcement shall be properly anchored.

Arrangement of transverse reinforcement

If the longitudinal bars are not spaced more than 75 mm on either side, transverse reinforcement need only to go round corner and alternate bars for the purpose of providing effective lateral supports (Ref. IS:456).

If the longitudinal bars spaced at a distance of not exceeding 48 times the diameter of the tie are effectively tied in two directions, additional longitudinal bars in between these bars need to be tied in one direction by open ties (Ref. IS:456).

Pitch and diameter of lateral ties

1)   Pitch-The pitch of transverse reinforcement shall be not more than the least of the following distances:

i) The least lateral dimension of the compression members;

ii) Sixteen times the smallest diameter of the longitudinal reinforcement bar to be tied; and iii) 300 mm.

2)   Diameter-The diameter of the polygonal links or lateral ties shall be not less than onefourth of the diameter of the largest longitudinal bar, and in no case less than 6 mm.

Helical reinforcement

1) Pitch-Helical reinforcement shall be of regular formation with the turns of the helix spaced evenly and its ends shall be anchored properly by providing one and a half extra turns of the spiral bar. Where an increased load on the column on the strength of the helical reinforcement is allowed for, the pitch of helical turns shall be not more than 7.5 mm, nor more than one-sixth of the core diameter of the column, nor less than 25 mm, nor less than three times the diameter of the steel bar forming the helix.