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Civil Engineering QUESTION #6633
Question 1
According to the 'Truss Model' for shear design, what is the function of the stirrups?
  • They act as the compression chords
  • They act as the tension verticals/diagonals✔️
  • They act as the longitudinal tension steel
  • They represent the concrete compressive struts
Correct Answer Explanation
In the internal truss analogy, the concrete web handles diagonal compression (struts), while stirrups handle the vertical or diagonal tension.