Sequential concrete placements establish a cold joint with a formed shear key at the beam mid-span or intersection. Continuous longitudinal reinforcing bars maintain structural integrity across the joint without interruption. Additional diagonal tie bars supplement shear transfer through the connection zone, with sizing scaled according to the total member width. Spacing dimensions govern the placement of supplemental ties relative to the construction joint interface.
ADD TIES, TYP SECOND POUR FIRST POUR ALL REINFORCING SHALL CONTINUE UNINTERRUPTED 1#6 EW FOR MEMBERS UP TO 7" WIDE 2#6 EW FOR MEMBERS 8" TO 20" WIDE 4#6 EW FOR MEMBERS 20" TO 40" WIDE 6#6 EW FOR MEMBERS WIDER THAN 40" TYP 1'-0" D/3 D/3 D/3 BEAM DEPTH "D" 1 1/2" 3" 3" 3" 3"
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