Good news. The equations in Table 5.3.1 of ACI 318-25 for loads combinations have been changed to consistent with ASCE7-22. That is U=1.2D+(1.6Lr or 1.0S or 1.6R)+(1.0L or 0.5R. So the discussion is over. Thanks all.
Youhai Wang, P.E./P.Eng.
Principal and Chief Structural Engineer
Maple Creek...
Agree with you two. In addition, I found ACI 318-25 public review on ACI website. You can register to read the draft version. Thanks for all Reponses.
Youhai Wang, P.E./P.Eng.
Principal and Chief Structural Engineer
Maple Creek Engineering Ltd.
www.maplecreekengineering.com
Thanks. I think ACI should give us an answer about this question. They should do something like AISC does, which always points out latest ASCE7.
Youhai Wang, P.E./P.Eng.
Principal and Chief Structural Engineer
Maple Creek Engineering Ltd.
www.maplecreekengineering.com
I found the snow load combination factor conflict between ASCE7-22 (IBC 2024) and ACI 318-19. The ASCE 7 (IBC 2024) LC factor is 1.0 but the ACI 31819 still uses 1.6. So please tell how about your current designs? How do you solve this conflict? Appreciate it very much if you can write your...
