Perform torsion testing on steel reinforcement - But Why?

[christian Bendis]

Hi all

Its been a while since I posted - its good to be back.

I wanted to ask a question related to torsion specifically why it is important to perform torsion testing on steel reinforcement?

The only reason why its important in my mind is because:-

1) You can calculate the sheer stresses a steel reinforcement will experience and thus can design steel reinforcement such that what withstand such forces?


Can I ask the community what they think? why is it important to perform torsion testing on steel reinforcement.

Thank you all.

[Kelly_Bramble]

Most structures will encounter complex loading in service. Torsion would be one of those loading conditions.