We are adding openings to existing tilt wall panels. These are solid panels, 6 1/2" (was expecting 7 1/4") thickness with #5@12" vertical and #5@12" horizontal. We have analyzed the wall panel for out of plane and shear in which the existing reinforcing as is will suffice, no additional bars...
I have an existing 6" slab with #5 @ 12" OC. It is unknown whether or no the reinforcing extends through the joints. It was built in the 90's so its possible they used the old detail of extending 50% of the reinforcing through the joints. I am wondering how others are dealing with placing new...
