Innovative Applications of Headed Bars in Bridges

Reinforcement bars terminated by headed anchors are a modern alternative to traditional hook anchors and offer a range of benefits including improved anchorage in congested areas, simplified installation process and superior quality control. The paper will showcase innovative applications of headed bars in bridge construction, both for newly built and renovation jobs. The paper will also outline future development opportunities offered by the next generation of EN 1992-1-1 combined with existing European Technical Assessments for proprietary products (ETA 21/0373).