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Longitudinal reinforcement carries the primary bending and tension loads in concrete structures, but the shear stress is almost entirely handled by transverse steel: rebar stirrups (links or column ties).

Every high-rise, bridge deck, or industrial slab relies on a non-negotiable structural balance. While primary longitudinal rebar handles bending moments and axial tension, the shear strength of any reinforced concrete element is governed by a smaller, often overlooked component: the rebar stirrups (also known as links or column ties).

Stirrups (also known as ties or transverse reinforcement) actually have a very wide range of applications.Stirrups may be used in reinforced concrete members at locations where it is necessary to constrain longitudinal reinforcing bars, resist shear forces, resist torsion, or improve ductility. ACI documentation also clearly states that shear reinforcement in beams typically consists of stirrups, while in columns it typically consists of ties, hoops, or spirals.

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En el rubro de la construcción en Chile, cada minuto en terreno cuenta y la seguridad estructural no se transa. Con una de las normativas sísmicas más exigentes del mundo (como la ACI 318 y las exigencias de confinamiento), la calidad de los estribos de acero para construcción y las trabas de confinamiento para hormigón es el corazón de cualquier proyecto seguro, especialmente en muros de corte y pilares.