ACI 318 - Column Hoops

[Struct-007]

I am a bit confused about the meaning of "hoop" in ACI 318. How does it look like in column reinforcement? How is it different from ties or spirals?

Thanks.

 

[bridgebuster]

semantics. A hoop is a circular tie; in a rectangular or square column, they're ties. Think basketball hoop.

 

[Struct-007]

Oh ok got it, thanks. What was confusing me here is that there are separate provisions for ties from those for hoops. So that's why I wasn't sure if there is something I am missing.