I just read through this entire thread and must honestly say that I am incredibly excited about how this thing could turn out! (regardless of pricing model).
For me, Option D makes the most sense. Where do I sign up!
That would be for pure compression or compression with some flexure. As a rule we do not use less than 40Ø as well. Our code allows you to go less than that, but you have to provide at least more than the anchorage length. The lap length is obviously also dependent on other factors not mentioned...
Dear All,
When designing suspended slabs that carry concentrated line loads (in the form of masonry walls), what is the general approach that you take? I specifically refer to areas that have a high concentration of these type of loads, such as bathroom areas.
Do you analyse the slab using an...
