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Title
Truss Bars (Bend Type 15).
Abstract
The article discusses the beginnings and some of the issues concerning truss bars. A background is provided with emphasis on the basic premise of truss bars and bent-up bars. Behavioral issues with truss bars used as shear reinforcement are presented along with the challenges to its fabrication such as safety concerns and tolerance issues. Factors limiting its overall length are identified like stock length when stored at the fabricator's shop and transportation length restrictions.