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I'm designing a structure in seismic zone disregarding the provisions of 21 Chapter of ACI 318-08 because I'm using the Elastic Response-Spectrum to evaluate the seismic forces. So I don't need to assign a seismic design category to the structure (SDC). My structure won't go in...
Hello all!
Due to temperature problem we need to work with Low-Heat (LH) cement but is impossible to obtain the needed 28-days concrete resistance. For this reason we are re-designing with 90-days concrete resistance. But, what about the Load Factor in ACI 318? This load factors are calibrated...