Development
ldh of Standard Hooks
Bar Size (d)
lhb = 1200db
f'c
Table 1.9 ACI Hook Development
Lengths for f'c = 3,000 to 5,000 psi
Bar Size
Critical
Section
12db
Bar Size (d)
4d or
4d
2.5" min.
5d
6d
ldh
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General and Technical
Information
General and
Technical Information
#3 through #8
#9, #10 and #11
#14 and #18
#3 [#10]
#4 [#13]
#5 [#16]
#6 [#19]
#7 [#22]
#8 [#25]
#9 [#29]
#10 [#32]
#11 [#36]
#14 [#43]
#18 [#57]
f'
c = 3,000 psi f'
c = 4,000 psi f'
c = 5,000 psi
9
7
7
11
10
9
14
12
11
17
15
13
19
17
15
22
19
17
25
22
19
28
31
24
27
22
24
37
50
32
43
29
39
Notes:
1. Tabulated values are based on Grade 60 reinforcing bars and
normal-weight concrete.
2. Tension development lengths of standard hooks are based on ACI
318-02, Section 12.5. Lengths are in inches.
3. For bar sizes #3 [#10] through #11 [#36] only:
a. If concrete cover conforms to ACI 318-02, Section 12.5.3(a), then
a modification factor of 0.7 may be applied but the resulting length
must not be less than 8db nor 6 in.
b. If hook is enclosed in ties or stirrups conforming to ACI 318-02,
Section 12.5.3(b), then a modification factor of 0.8 may be applied
but the resulting length must not be less than 8db nor 6 in.
4. For epoxy-coated hooks, multiply the tabulated values by 1.2.