Nominal Stirrups for beams

Sumukh

Newbie
Why do we provide nominal stirrups for beam at mid span even if the concrete is strong enough to resist shear?
 

Dnyan Deshmukh

Staff member
A common man question designer.
Sir during concrete my rebar in beam moved from position, is my home safe.

Designer to his assistant

Make sure all our drawings shows sum rebar stirrups which when tied to main bar ensure no displacement and keep it in practice hereonwards!

Common man
Sir is my structure of house is safe?

Designer
Dont worry, nothing will happen(what else if i tell him truth )
 
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