Engineering questions
- which force path and limit state the bars support;
- whether anchorage, lap length or confinement is compromised;
- how the damage interacts with cracks, openings and construction joints;
- whether temporary unloading or propping is required;
- what repair sequence is feasible on site.
Possible responses
Acceptance with justification, replacement bars with verified anchorage, mechanical couplers, bonded reinforcement, steel elements or a local reinforced-concrete strengthening detail.