Dogantholz,
Thanks. What is the standard practice for design ? Do we consider the negative tolerance as the base case ? If so, then even if all the rebars are within negative tolerance limit, the structure will be safe enough. Could you please advice based on standard practice if its acceptable...
I am a chemical engr but presently looking after petrochem project construction cordination.I came across a typical problem. All the rebars used in silo structure are less than normal weight i.e. in the range of 94% to 97%. Individually they are acceptable but are the collectively OK