In American code for design of Concrete Structures (ACI 318-08)， the strut-and-tie model method was used as a normative appendix for D-region design of reinforced concrete members. The constituent of the strut-and-tie model was introduced. Calculation of internal forces in struts， ties and node zone were proposed according to the design parameters (loading， concrete strength， steel strength) of the current Chinese code (GB 50010-2010).Then the design procedure was provided. Strut-and-tie model design method for reinforced concrete corbels was proposed following Chinese code parameters which degree of safety was compared with in ACI 318-08 through an example. The compared result shows that the proposed method can be used for the design of reinforced concrete corbels with clearer mechanical concepts and easier calculations.