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The Strut-and-Tie Method is an approach to evaluate or design any structural concrete member, or discontinuity region in a member, by modeling the member or region as an idealized truss. The concepts behind the development of the Strut-and-Tie Method (STM) will be presented as well as “What’s New” in the ACI 318-19 code. The session will include the fundamentals of STM as well as practical examples; accordingly, the session is geared toward practitioners and educators who utilize or would like to learn more about the strut-and-tie provisions in the ACI 318 code.

The contents of this course include 4 recorded presentations from the ACI 2021 Spring Convention:
• Strut-and-Tie Fundamentals; Daniel Kuchma, Tufts University
• Changes in the Strut-and-Tie Method for ACI 318-19; Gary Klein, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.
• Strut-and-Tie Model for Extradosed Cable-Stayed Bridge Diaphragm; Robert Anderson, AECOM
• Hammerhead Bent Cap: Example using ACI 318-19 Strut and Tie Method; Robin Tuchscherer, Northern Arizona University

1. Describe the fundamentals of the strut-and-tie method.
2. Identify the new provisions for strut-and-tie in the ACI 318-19 as well as the latest related research.
3. Describe the use of strut-and-tie method for bridge applications.
4. Evaluate the ability of the strut-and-tie method for identifying and providing a suitable internal load path.

Study the materials included in this module. Then, complete and pass the corresponding 10-question quiz with a score of 80% or higher to receive a certificate for 0.1 CEU (1.0 PDH).
Continuing Education Credit: 0.1 CEU (1.0 PDH)
Approved AIA and ICC
Access Period: 30 days