It was difficult for me to find this info. I found and attaching it.
From ACI 336.3R-93
4.2.2-- The clear spacing between vertical reinforcing
bars should be at least 3 times (preferrably 5 times) the
size of the maximum coarse aggregate or 3 times the bar
diameter whichever is larger.
4.2.3--...
Dear Sir,
I noticed when applying a semi-rigid diaphragm to a slab with beams floor I got axial load in beams and slab from the vertical loading. But this axial force disappeared when I applied rigid diaphragm.
We used to ignore axial load in slabs and beams from vertical load even in manual...
Dear Sir,
I noticed when applying a semi-rigid diaphragm to a slab with beams floor I got axial load in beams and slab from the vertical loading. But this axial force disappeared when I applied rigid diaphragm.
We used to ignore axial load in slabs and beams from vertical load even in manual...
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Dear Engineers, I am designing a retaining wall, I need to consider seismic load.
From FEMA 450, calculate the Kh factor. as Kh = Sds/2.5. My question is about ss value, it is given in % of g. for example for Jeddah city it is about 35 (not divided by 100 to...
