ENGINEERING

DATA REPORT
NUMBER 57

Designing Reinforced Concrete Rectangular

Columns for Biaxial Bending
A SERVICE OF THE CONCRETE REINFORCING STEEL INSTITUTE
933 N. Plum Grove Rd., Schaumburg, Illinois 60173-4758

Introduction skew direction. In contrast, determining the strength of

biaxially loaded rectangular columns is too complex and
This report contains design recommendations for extensive to permit production of standard design aid
estimating the strength of rectangular columns subject to strength data for the unique interaction diagram appropri-
biaxial eccentric loads. Nominal strength values NPn and ate for any skewed axis of bending.
NMn are readily available in charts1, graphs2, or in spread-
However, the ACI Code requirements for biaxially
sheet program design aids for loads that act along a
loaded rectangular columns can be satisfied by using the
principal column axis3. Since there are an infinite number
following steps:
of skew directions for biaxial bending, it is not feasible to
construct charts, graphs or simple spreadsheet programs 1. Assign a strain of 0.003 at one corner of a rectangu-
for general cases of biaxial eccentric loads on rectangular lar section.
concrete columns. An overview of design considerations 2. Locate a neutral axis oriented at an angle from the
for reinforced concrete columns under biaxial loading was principal axis. Call c the distance from the neutral
presented in a paper4 that included advice for development axis to the corner at which the strain is 0.003.
of computer programs specifically to accommodate
building code requirements. That overview also described 3. Use the plane of (failure) strains defined in Step 1
a method for adapting standard uniaxial load design aids and in Step 2 to determine the strain, the stress,
for estimating the strength of sections to resist biaxial and the force at each longitudinal bar.
loading. 4. Define the concrete rectangular compression stress
This report contains design examples without the use block area bounded by the edges of the cross
of software specifically developed for biaxial bending of section and a line parallel to the neutral axis and
columns. For preliminary design and for designs involving located at a distance (1 ! $1)c from the neutral axis.
biaxial eccentricity, safe and efficient designs can be Compute, for a concrete stress of 0.85 f c′ , the
obtained by using standard uniaxial load tables, graphs resultant concrete force and its distance from each
or spreadsheets as described in Reference 4. Since biaxial principal axis of the section.
loading governs flexural design strength requirements for 5. The nominal axial strength, Pn , is the algebraic sum
most bridge support columns, those who design bridges of longitudinal forces on all the reinforcing bars plus
should develop or acquire computer software that accu- the resultant force on the concrete. The nominal
rately accommodates biaxial eccentricity loading. moment strength, Mnx , about the x-axis is the sum
of moments of bar forces about the x-axis plus the
concrete resultant force with its moment. The
ACI 318 Code Requirements
nominal moment strength, Mny, about the y-axis is
Section 10.2.3 of ACI 3185 specifies that one of the the sum moments of bar forces about the y-axis
strength limits for concrete sections is when the concrete plus the moment of the concrete resultant force.
compressive strain reaches 0.003. Furthermore, Section
6. Repeat Steps 2 through 5 until NPn is greater than
10.2.6 and Section 10.2.7 specifies the use of a rectangular
Pu when the angle of the neutral axis produces a
stress block for evaluating flexural strength. Column
value of Mnx /Mny equal to Mux /Muy , and NMnx is
design aid charts and tables, consistent with ACI 318
greater than Mux while NMny is greater than Muy .
requirements, are readily available for circular columns and
for rectangular columns bent about a principal axis. Round The 6-Step procedure, iterated several times as
columns with biaxial bending are easily solved with required in Step 6, is technically correct in satisfying ACI
standard charts or tables, since circular sections are 318 Code requirements, but it is far too laborious to be
assumed to possess the same bending strength for any used without the help of computer software. Sections

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R10.3.6 and R10.3.7 of ACI 318R state that if the magni- from Reference 3 can be used to select a cross section,
tude Pni from the “reciprocal load” equation (1) exceeds and to determine values of axial strength for application
Pu /N, the section may be considered adequate. of Eq. (1). The charts in ACI SP-172 were created without
N-factors and with non-dimensional parameters. The
1 Pni = 1 Pnx + 1 Pny − 1 Pno (1)
charts can be used for the load factors in either the ACI
for which 318 Building Code or the Canadian Code, and for metric
Pni = nominal axial load strength at given eccentricity units as well as inch-pound units. The ACI SP-17 charts
along both axes will be used here because they are a readily available
source of reinforced concrete column strength data fulfilling
Pnx = nominal axial load strength at given eccentricity requirements of ACI 318.
along the x-axis
Pny = nominal axial load strength at given eccentricity Length Effects
along the y-axis
Section 10.11.6 of ACI 318 specifies that for columns
Pno = nominal axial load strength at zero eccentricity subjected to biaxial bending, the moment magnifier is to
be determined for bending about each principal axis
Suggested Design Procedure separately. Thus, the moments Mux and Muy would be
taken as *x Mux and *y Muy in any cases for which the
Reference 4 reported that Eq. (1) produced ratios Ptest magnification factors *x and *y are greater than 1.00.
/Pni that averaged 1.116, indicating that Eq. (1) predicts Columns in non-sway frames should have end restraint
values of strength Pni that are more than 11% higher than conditions virtually the same for bending about either
the average strengths for the specimens tested. Eq. (1) principal axis. As the same axial force acts about each
is simple to apply in order to check the strength of a cross axis and flexural stiffness is smaller for bending about the
section subjected to a biaxially eccentric compression minor axis than for bending about the major axis, it should
force. However, it provides almost no help for one seeking be apparent that a non-sway rectangular column will have
a cross section to check. A design procedure that uses a larger value of * for bending about the minor axis than
the axial force Pui and a pseudo resultant moment Mur for bending about the major axis. Example calculations
defined by Eq. (2) can be used for the selection of a for moment magnification can be found in current rein-
rectangular section. This design procedure is demon- forced concrete textbooks.
strated in detail in Appendix B of Reference 4. A con-
densed description of the procedure follows.
Selecting a Section
( M ) + (hM )
2 2
M ur = 11
. ux uy b (2) The proposed procedure for selecting a column section
is straightforward and easiest to apply when there is
for which negligible required moment in addition to the required axial
Mur = pseudo resultant moment used to select a force. Section 10.3.6.1 of ACI 318 establishes an upper
section limit for axial force by applying a reduction coefficient, here
designated with the symbol "comp , to the theoretical load
Mux = required moment about the x-axis (the major Pno . The coefficient "comp = 0.80 for tied columns, and "comp
axis) = 0.85 for spiral columns.
Muy = required moment about the y-axis (the minor
axis) [
φPn ,max = α compφ 0.85 f c′Ac + Ast f y ] (3)

b = width of section (dimension parallel with major

To get a first estimate for a column cross section of
axis)
a tied rectangular column with width = b and thickness
h = thickness of section (dimension perpendicular = h, substitute Dbh for Ast and let N = 0.65,
to major axis)
For the purpose of selecting a column cross section,
[ (
φPn ,max = (0.80)0.65 0.85 f c′ + ρ f y − 0.85 f c′ bh)]
it is assumed that Mur acts about the major axis of the
section being sought, and approximately equal amounts
[ ( )]
φPn ,max = 0.52 0.85 f c′ + ρ f y − 0.85 f c′ bh (4)

of longitudinal bars are placed in each of the four faces. A desired value of D, usually between 0.01 and 0.06,
The cross section selected must be shown to produce, can be used in Eq. (4) in order to solve for a required area
with Eq. (1), a value NPni that is greater than the required bh. Eq. (4) applies only when Mu is negligible and the
Pui . minimum eccentricity on the section controls. A “typical”
usable strength-interaction diagram as shown in Fig. 1
Design graphs from Reference 2 or spreadsheet data indicates that the maximum axial force governs only for

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 628 = 0.5(0.52){0.85(5.0)

[
+ 0.03 60 − 0.85(5.0) bh ]}
2
Solving for bh: bh = 408 in.
Try a cross section 20 in. by 20 in. for which the ratio
( . [20 ! 2(2.5)]/20 = 0.75.
Compute chart coordinates:

[ ] [ ]
Pu φf c′Ag = 628 0.65(5.0)400 = 0.483 = Kn

[ ] [
M ur φf c′Ag h = 4,140 0.65(5.0)400(20) ]
= 0159
. = Rn
See in Fig. 2, ACI SP-17, Chart 7.3.2 with ( = 0.70 and
Fig. 1 Typical Column Interaction Diagram Chart 7.3.3 with ( = 0.80.
The chart with 8 = 0.70 indicates a value D = 0.025
conditions of small required moment and small eccentricity for the computed coordinates. Try 8-#10 bars for which
e = Mu /Pu . If the eccentricity ratio Mu /Pu is greater than D = 8(1.27)/400 = 0.0254.
approximately 10% of the section thickness, a coefficient
less than 0.52 can be assumed and substituted into Eq. In order to find values Pux /N and Puy /N, compute
(4) in order to estimate a trial section area bh. The value Mux /[Nf’c Ag h] and Muy /[Nf’c Ag h]
of D may be taken as 0.04 near the base of a structure,
but smaller D values generally are more efficient. The [ ] [ ]
M ux φf c′Ag h = 12(260) 0.65(5.0)400(20) = 0120
.
minimum allowed value of D is 0.01. Some iteration with
a trial coefficient, N"comp , less than 0.52 can lead to an
M uy [φf ′A h] = 12(175) [0.65(5.0)400(20)] = 0.081
c g

acceptable section size. Construct eccentricity lines as demonstrated from

origin to coordinates for (Pui , Mux ) and (Puy , Mux ). Use ACI
Example 1 - Using the charts from ACI SP-17 SP-17, Chart 7.3.2 to obtain,
When D = 0.0254, with ( = 0.7,
Given: Grade 60 reinforcement ( fy = 60 ksi) and f c′ =
5.0 ksi. Select reinforcement for a square cross section Pnx ≈ 0.59 f c′Ag = 0.59(5.0)400 = 1180
, k, and
column to resist an axial force and moments Pui = 628 k,
Mux = 260 k-ft and Muy = 175 k-ft. Pny ≈ 0.74 f c′Ag = 0.74(5.0)400 = 1,480 k

Compute Mur using Eq. (2). Recognize that for a Also when D = 0.0254,
square section h/b = 1.
. (5.0)400 = 2,260 k (for all γ values)
Pno ≈ 113
( M ) + (hM ) . (260) + (175)
2 2 2 2
M ur = 11
. b = 11
ux uy Use ACI SP-17, Chart 7.3.3 to obtain, when D = 0.0254,
= 345 k - ft = 4,140 k -in with ( = 0.8,

Estimate size needed for a square section with D = 3% Pnx ≈ 0.61 f c′Ag = 0.61(5.0)400 = 1,220 k, and
longitudinal reinforcement.
Pny ≈ 0.76 f c′Ag = 0.76(5.0)400 = 1,520 k
Effective eccentricity of force = Mur /Pui = 4,140/628
= 7 inches, an eccentricity that is probably 3 to 4 times Since ( . 0.75 for thickness h = 20 in., use average
larger than an eccentricity near 1.5 in. to 2.5 in., which is of values Pnx and Pny for Eq. (1):
the eccentricity at the maximum axial force on a square Pnx = (1180
, + 1,220) 2 = 1,200 k
section between 15 in. to 25 in. thick. Since actual
eccentricity e may be larger than 0.3h, estimate a coeffi- Pny = (1,480 + 1,520) 2 = 1,500 k
cient N"comp about half the value N"comp = 0.65(0.80) = 0.52.
1 Pni = 1 Pnx + 1 Pny − 1 Pno
Thus, = 1 1,200 + 1 1,500 − 1 2,260
{ [ ]}
Pui ≈ ( 1 2)φα comp 0.85 f c′ + ρ f y − 0.85 f c′ bh = 0.001058 for which Pni = 946 k

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 Fig. 2 Column Interaction Diagrams from ACI SP-17

Then NPni = 0.65(946) = 615 k. Since 615 k is only 4) half the sum of yield strain plus 0.005,
2.1% less than the required Pui = 628 k, the section is
5) 0.005 and
acceptable.
6) a strain well in excess of 0.005
Use of Spreadsheet Program for Strength The strength-reduction factor N is 0.65 for coordinate
Diagrams points 1), 2), and 3). The value of N for point 4) is 0.775,
and N = 0.90 for coordinate points 5) and 6). Interaction
A spreadsheet program has been created for column diagrams are constructed as straight lines between
strength interaction diagrams.3 The program uses a coordinate points.
generalized section for which the width, thickness, material
An equation for the straight line between any two
strengths f c′ and fy can be specified. Also, longitudinal
interaction curve points (Pq , Mq ) and (Pr , Mr ) can be
reinforcement areas are specified as the bar area and
written:
number of bars in each face. Thus, a section with 8 bars
could have 3 bars in each face, or 4 bars in the end faces
with 2 bars in the side faces, or 2 bars in the end faces and
( P − P) ( M
q q ) (
− M = Pq − Pr ) (M q − Mr ) (5)

4 bars in the side faces. Thickness h is the distance See Fig 3. The slope S of Eq. (5) with reference to the
between end faces. The distance from edge of section vertical axis is:
to the center of longitudinal bars must be specified by the
user. In addition to the maximum axial strength for a (
S = Mq − Mr ) (P − P )
q r

concentric compression force, the program computes NPn The relationship between M and P along any eccentric-
and NMn for six different values of strain in the tension face ity line is:
reinforcement. The strain values specified are: M = Pe
1) zero moment, A formula for the value of axial force P at the intersec-
tion of the two lines can be derived by substituting Pe for
2) half the yield strain of reinforcement, M in Eq. (5) to obtain:
3) the yield strain of reinforcement, (
P = SPq − M q ) ( S − e) (6)

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 Table 1 Spreadsheet Data for Example 2 (Grade 60)

Point NM (k-ft) NP (k) e (ft)

Mo , Po 0.00 1573.42 0.000
0, Pmax 0.00 1258.73 0.000
Mmax , Pmax 139.70 1258.73 0.111
M1, P1 266.35 973.45 0.274
M2, P2 356.11 623.02 0.572
Mb, Pb 416.41 337.12 1.235
M3, P3 466.95 188.34 2.479
M4, P4 498.50 –30.17 –16.524
M5, P5 331.23 –432.47 –0.766
Fig. 3 Interpolation of Points on
Interaction Diagram

Eq. (6) will be used to compute precise values for axial

strengths NPnx and NPny at the required eccentricity e =
Mux /Pux or Muy /Puy . The precise values of axial strength
are to be used in Eq. (1) when NPni is to be determined.

Example 2 – Use spreadsheet for strength

interaction diagrams
Given: Grade 60 reinforcement ( fy = 60 ksi) and f c′ =
5.0 ksi. Select reinforcement for a square section column
to resist axial force Pui = 628 k, Mux = 260 k-ft and Muy =
175 k-ft.
Use the same data as that given with Example 1 in
order to determine a trial size. This time, try an 18 in. by
18 in. square section with more reinforcement; say 12-#11
bars with 4 bars in each face.
ρ = 12(156
. ) (18 × 18) = 0.0058
Data from the spreadsheet is found in Table 1:
Fig. 5 Interaction Diagram for Example 2 (Grade 60)
See Fig. 4. Compute eccentricities:

Compute

S = ( M 1 − M 2) ( P1 − P2)
= (266 − 356) (973 − 623) = − 0.257 ft
Compute
φPny = ( SP1 − M 1) ( S − ex )
= [(− 0.257)973 − 266] (− 0.257 − 0.279)
= 963 k
Fig. 4
Precise value NPnx , at ey = 0.414 ft lies between P1 =
ey = M ux Pu = 260 628 = 0.414 ft 973 k, M1 = 266 ft-k and P2 = 623 k, M2 = 356 ft-k:

ex = M uy Pu = 175 628 = 0.279 ft Compute

Precise value NPny , at ex = 0.279 ft lies between P1 = S = ( M 1 − M 2) ( P1 − P2)

973 k, M1 = 266 ft-k and P2 = 623 k, M2 = 356 ft-k: = (266 − 356) (973 − 623) = − 0.257 ft

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 Compute Table 2 Spreadsheet Data for Example 2 (Grade 75)
(
φPnx = ( SP1 − M 1) S − ey ) Point NM (k-ft) NP (k) e (ft)
= [(− 0.257)973 − 266] (− 0.257 − 0.414) Mo , Po 0.00 1755.90 0.000
= 769 k 0, Pmax 0.00 1404.70 0.000
From Table 1, NPno = 1,573 k Mmax , Pmax 141.87 1404.70 0.101
Use Eq. (1) to compute the value for NPni : P1, M1 294.84 1026.00 0.287
P2, M2 387.66 575.38 0.674
1 φPni = 1 963 + 1 769 − 1 1,573 = 0.00170,
Pb , Mb 445.64 210.69 2.115
for which φPni = 587 k
P3, M3 499.41 76.04 6.568
Since 587 k is 6.5% less than 628 k, this section P4, M4 544.13 –114.40 –4.756
appears to be too small to resist the required forces. Either P5, M5 376.86 –601.00 –0.627
a higher strength of steel or concrete might be considered
or the larger section 20 in. by 20 in. must be used.
Try using Grade 75 reinforcement ( fy = 75 ksi) with
the 18 in. by 18 in. section and 12-#11 bars.
Data from the spreadsheet program found in Table 2:
Compute eccentricities:
ey = M ux Pu = 260 628 = 0.414 ft
ex = M uy Pu = 175 628 = 0.279 ft
Precise value NPny , at ex = 0.279 ft lies between Pmax
= 1,405 k, Mmax = 142 ft-k and P1 = 1,026 k, M1 = 295
ft-k
Compute

S = ( M max − M 1) (P max − P1)

= (142 − 295) (1,405 − 1,026) = − 0.404 ft
Compute
φPny = ( SPmax − M max ) ( S − ex )
= [(− 0.404)1,405 − 142] (− 0.404 − 0.279) Fig. 6 Interaction Diagram for Example 2 (Grade 75)
= 1,039 k
Precise value NPnx , at ey = 0.414 ft lies between P1 =
Since 618 k is only 1.6% less than the required 628 k,
1,026 k, M1 = 295 ft-k and P2 = 575 k, M2 = 388 ft-k
the section is acceptable.
Compute
S = ( M 1 − M 2) ( P1 − P2) Example 3 – Select reinforcement for a rectangu-
= (295 − 388) (1,026 − 575) = − 0.206 ft lar section.
Compute A rectangular section 18 inches wide and 24 inches
(
φPnx = ( SP1 − M 1) S − ey ) thick must resist an axial force Pu = 543 k and moments
Mux = 373 k-ft and Muy = 214 k-ft. Select Grade 60
= [(− 0.206)1,026 − 295] (− 0.206 − 0.414) longitudinal reinforcement for these forces if f c′ = 5,000
psi.
= 817 k
Compute Mur using Eq. (2)
From Table 2, NPno = 1,756 k
Use Eq. (1) to compute the value for NPni :
( M ) + (hM )
2 2
M ur = 11
. ux uy b
1 φPni = 1 1,039 + 1 817 − 1 1,756 = 0.00162,
. (373) + ( 24(214) 18) = 517 k - ft
2 2
for which φPni = 618 k = 11

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 Use the spreadsheet column strength program to try Table 3 Spreadsheet Data for Example 3 (Major Axis
various amounts of longitudinal bars until an arrangement Bending)
is found to be adequate for Pu = 543 k when Mur = 517
k-ft about major axis.
Point NM (k-ft) NP (k) e (ft)

Use 12-#10 bars, 4 bars in each face. The spread- Mo , Po 0.00 1745.66 0.000
sheet program gives data as shown in Tables 3 and 4: 0, Pmax 0.00 1396.53 0.000
Compute eccentricities: Mmax , Pmax 228.32 1396.53 0.163
M1, P1 388.06 1152.26 0.337
ey = M ux Pu = 373 543 = 0.687 ft
M2, P2 521.22 778.61 0.669
ex = M uy Pu = 214 543 = 0.394 ft Mb, Pb 594.06 494.47 1.201
Precise value NPny , at ex = 0.687 ft lies between P2 = M3, P3 674.90 377.55 1.788
779 k, M2 = 521 ft-k and Pb = 494 k, Mb = 594 ft-k M4, P4 743.69 230.39 3.228
Compute M5, P5 536.50 –164.72 –3.257
S = ( M 2 − Mb ) ( P2 − P )
b
Table 4 Spreadsheet Data for Example 3 (Minor Axis
Bending)
= (521 − 594) (779 − 494) = − 0.256 ft
Point NM (k-ft) NP (k) e (ft)
Compute
φPny = ( SP2 − M 2) ( S − ex ) Mo , Po 0.00 1745.66 0.000
0, Pmax 0.00 1396.53 0.000
[
= − 0.256(779) − 521 ] (− 0.256 − 0.687) Mmax , Pmax 160.80 1396.53 0.115
= 764 k M1, P1 291.54 1112.64 0.262
Precise value NPnx at ey = 0.394 ft lies between P1 = M2, P2 377.00 745.26 0.506
1,113 k, M1 = 292 ft-k and P2 = 745 k, M2 = 377 ft-k
Mb , Pb 423.17 463.93 0.912
Compute M3, P3 470.01 328.58 1.430
S = ( M 1 − M 2) ( P1 − P2) M4, P4 498.30 141.67 3.517
M5, P5 326.99 –263.42 –1.241
= (292 − 377) (1113
, − 745) = − 0.231 ft
Compute
(
φPnx = ( SP1 − M 1) S − ey )
= [(− 0231)1113
, − 292] ( − 0.231 − 0.394)
= 877 k
Read from spreadsheet data that NPo = 1,746 k and
use Eq. (1):
1 φPni = 1 φPx + 1 φPy − 1 φPno
= 1 764 + 1 877 − 1 1,746
= 0.00188, for which φPni = 533 k
Since 533 k is only 1.8% less than the required 543 k,
the section is acceptable.

References
1. CRSI Design Handbook 2002, 9th Ed., Concrete
Reinforcing Steel Institute, Schaumburg, IL.
2. ACI Design Handbook, SP-17(97), ACI Committee
340, American Concrete Institute, Farmington Hills,
MI.
3. Furlong, Richard W., Basic Decisions for Designing
Reinforced Concrete Structures, Prince, Davidson Fig. 7 Interaction Diagram for Figure 3

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 and Wilson Co., Austin, TX, 2004, pp. 198. Soft Metric Bar Sizes vs. Inch-Pound Bar Sizes
4. Furlong, R.W., Hsu, C.T.T, and Mirza, S.A., Soft Metric Bar Inch-Pound Bar
Analysis and Design of Concrete Columns for
Size Designation Size Designation
Biaxial Bending – Overview, ACI Structural Journal,
Vol. 101, No. 3, May/June 2004, pp. 413-423. #10 #3
5. ACI 318-02/ACI 318R-02, Building Code Require- #13 #4
ments for Structural Concrete and Commentary, ACI
#16 #5
Committee 318, American Concrete Institute,
Farmington Hills, MI. #19 #6
#22 #7
Notes on Soft Metric Reinforcing Bars #25 #8
It is important for readers of this document to be aware #29 #9
of current industry practice regarding soft metric reinforcing
bars. The term “soft metric” is used in the context of bar #32 #10
sizes and bar size designations. “Soft metric conversion” #36 #11
means describing the nominal dimensions of inch-pound
reinforcing bars in terms of metric units, but not physically #43 #14
changing the bar sizes. In 1997, producers of reinforcing #57 #18
bars (the steel mills) began to phase in the production of
soft metric bars. The shift to exclusive production of soft
metric bars has been essentially achieved. Virtually all CRSI Website
reinforcing bars currently produced in the USA are soft
metric. The steel mills’ initiative of soft metric conversion Readers of this report are also encouraged to visit the
enables the industry to furnish the same reinforcing bars CRSI Website for:
to inch-pound construction projects as well as to metric
• Descriptions of CRSI publications and software, and
construction projects, and eliminates the need for the steel
ordering information
mills and fabricators to maintain a dual inventory.
• Institute documents available for downloading
The sizes of soft metric reinforcing bars are physically
the same as the corresponding sizes of inch-pound bars. • Technical information on epoxy-coated reinforcing
Soft metric bar sizes, which are designated #10, #13, bars
#16, and so on, correspond to inch-pound bar sizes #3,
• Technical information on continuously reinforced
#4, #5, and so on. The following table shows the one-to-
concrete pavement
one correspondence of the soft metric bar sizes to the
inch-pound bar sizes. More information about soft metric • Membership in CRSI and member web links
reinforcing bars is given in Engineering Data Report No.
• General information on the CRSI Foundation
42, “Using Soft Metric Reinforcing Bars in Non-Metric
Construction Projects”. EDR No. 42 can be found on • Information on the CRSI Design Awards Competi-
CRSI’s Website at www.crsi.org. tion

Contributed by: Richard W. Furlong, Professor Emeritus, University of Texas at Austin; Professor Cheng-Tzu Thomas Hsu,
New Jersey Institute of Technology; and Professor S. Ali Mirza, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.

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