An Efficient Approach to Obtain Optimal Load Factors for Structural Design

Table 4

Characteristics of transverse reinforcement.

Specified; dimension; (m)	Transverse reinforcement
	Stirrup; number	Separation; of stirrups (s)	Inclination angle; (grades)
0.3 × 0.6	2	ℎ/2	90
	2.5	ℎ/4	90
	3	ℎ/6	90
0.3 × 0.75	3	ℎ/2	90
	3	ℎ/4	90
	3	ℎ/6	90
0.3 × 0.9	3	ℎ/2	90
	3	ℎ/2	60
	3	ℎ/2	45
0.4 × 0.9	3	ℎ/2	90
	4	ℎ/2	90
	5	ℎ/2	90
0.45 × 1.3	3	ℎ/2	90
	4	ℎ/2	60
	5	ℎ/2	45
0.4 × 1.6	3	ℎ/2	90
	4	ℎ/2	90
	5	ℎ/2	90