Abstract:In order to study the spatial stress characteristics of the vase pier, a linear solid finite element model is established for the lower vase piers of a long-span cast-in-place continuous beam. The distribution law of the transverse force of the vase pier under different stress paths is analyzed. At the same time, the transverse reinforcement design and the crack distribution of vase pier are studied. A reinforced concrete cracking model is established based on the material nonlinearity. The transverse reinforcement is obtained from the pull rod force calculated in the linear solid model. The calculation results of the nonlinear model show that the reinforcement can meet the requirements of the specification, and it is too conservative when the standard strut-and-tie model is used for reinforcement. Therefore, it is recommended to use the finite element method to calculate the reinforcement of spatial special-shaped vase pier. The crack distribution of vase pier is mainly centralized at the concrete slotting position in the middle of pier top. It is recommended to add the structural steel bar at this part. The study results can be referred for the relevant projects.