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Beams: the maximum longitudinal spacing of bent-up bars sb,max

Eurocode 2 part 1-1: Design of concrete structures   9.2.2 (7)

Recommendation

The recommended value for the longitudinal spacing sb,max is given by Expression (9.7N):

sb,max = 0,6 d (1 + cotα) (9.7N)

where α is the inclination of the shear reinforcement to the longitudinal axis of the beam.

National choice

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