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445-0A - Shear & Torsion-Strut & Tie


Committee Mission: To develop and report information on Strut-and-Tie Models.

Goals: 1. Develop a Special Publication that updates and adds to STM examples in SP 208 and SP 273 for compliance with 318-19. 2. Develop a session sponsored by 445 in which the updated examples described above are presented, including introductory material that describes the 445A Guide and STM changes for 318-19. 3. Develop STM -related change proposals for consideration by ACI 318E. 4. Investigate broadening of STM for non-traditional materials such as UHPC and carbon fiber reinforcement

Chair: Gary Klein

Upcoming Open Meetings:
ACI Spring Convention 2024 - 3/24/2024 10:01 AM-12:00 PM Imperial 9,

Upcoming Convention Sessions:
New and Updated Examples for Design Using the Strut-and-Tie Method, Part 1 of 2
ACI Spring Convention 2025 - Toronto, ON

Work Folders (ACI)

Meeting Agenda & Approved Minutes
Meeting--October 25, 2020
Meeting--March 29, 2020
Meeting--March 24, 2019
Meeting--April 17, 2016
Meeting--April 12, 2015
Meeting--October 26, 2014