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Is the seismic overstrength factor applied in the ASD/LRFD load combinations when checking for bearing/lateral/axial resistances? I have searched other threads and codes and found good information on how the overstrength factor applies to a foundation's strength design, but I am...
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Is there a visual test an structural inspector can perform to determine if a concrete spall is caused by either carbonation (CARB) or chloride intrusion (CI)? I am not concerned with structural cracks such as flexure or shear cracks that eventually cause a spall. My understanding is that...
