EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT BUILDINGS Reinforcement in structural elements

Reinforcement in structural elements Columns Consider a column with cross section 30x30cm. This is the smallest allowable column section when seismic behavior is required. It is reinforced with 4 longitudinal bars and one stirrup. The cross section described is not generally used but it was chosen in this introductory paragraph for training purposes. The column […]

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