Thank you for the response. Can you explain what scenario using U stirrups without a cap tie would be acceptable? How do you get around the integrity reinforcement requirement?
- J
In reading through the Structural Integrity reinforcement requirements for cast-in-place beams (ACI 318-14 Section 9.7.7) I am led to the conclusion that all beams both perimeter and non-perimeter require closed stirrups based on the below logic:
- All beams are required to have some amount of...
The listed requirements for using the alternate design procedure for Out of plane slender wall analysis [ACI 318-14 Section 11.8] are listed a – e in Section 11.8.1.1. The Commentary [R11.8.1.1] for these listed requirements appears to list an additional requirement that the top of the wall is...
I am Working on a building from 1968 with Historical Steel sections called out as 10B19 and 12B16.5
Looking through the Historical AISC Excel database I haven't been able to come across any steel shapes that match theses callout. The Closest sections I can find for the 12B16.5 is a B12...
