I'm digging into ACI 318-19 updated shear provisions for the first time by designing a standard 4-pile pile cap. I've found that by using 318-19 I get a pile cap that has nearly 5x(!!) the amount of concrete as a 318-14 beam design method gives me, because I'm down to about 0.5root(f'c) due to...
Hello everyone,
I'm designing the lateral system for a building in a high seismic area. 8 levels above grade and 2 levels of parking below. The main SFRS includes two concrete shear cores extending from the foundation to the roof. At the main floor at grade level, a lot of the seismic shear...
