Perfect, that all makes sense to me. I'll likely use the STM for the offset lap like you suggest and look for commentary in the AASHTO spec. also. Thank you.
Hello, I know that most codes limit lap splices to #11 bars and smaller. I'm wondering whether splicing #11 bar to #14 bar such as that between a column and oversized shaft, with a non-contact lap, is considered a #11 bar lap splice and thus allowed, or a #14 bar lap splice?
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I have a question regarding how long after a concrete placement it is acceptable to flood the concrete to cure it? I believe that as soon as finishing operations are complete, the concrete may be flooded to allow curing, provided that the flooding is static and not a flowing water.
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It is an interesting situation and similar to what you’ve sketched except it’s not reduced to a 3” angle, just one of the 4” angles is dropped, which is where the eccentricity comes in.
My understanding is that if the eccentricity is small then it can be neglected for tension members. In...
The section consists of 2 angles placed leg to leg as shown below. The angles are reduced to one at a splice. The horizontal legs are 4”, so the eccentricity between the center of 2 angles and single angle is 3”. Thinking of an angle or WT connected to a plate where the center of force of member...
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I have a situation where two angles are spliced to and reduced to one single angle. The two angles are not back-to-back but rather the ends of the shorter leg are touching. These are tension members and I'm curious if the eccentricity of the connection would induce a moment, or if this...
