a= 500 – ( 2 x 44 )

a= 412 mm


b= 400 – ( 2 x 44 )

b= 312 mm


cutting length of rectangular stirrups

= ( 2 x a ) + ( 2 x b ) + ( 2 x 10d ) – ( 5 x 2d )

= ( 2 x 412 ) + ( 2 x 312 ) + ( 2 x 10 x 8 ) – ( 5 x 2 x 8 )

= 1528 mm

= 1.528 meter