Hi All,
Does anyone know why the effect of edge breakout is more severe in post-fixed rebar with epoxy compared to cast-in rebar?
Say you're drilling a post-fixed rebar the same length as what the development length of the cast-in rebar, if you check it in Hilti or similar software, the...
Hi All,
Structural engineer from Australia here.
I'm currently working on the construction phase of a project where the floor system is PT suspended slab, and our office is detailing the PT slab.
The typical tendon length on this project is >24m.
The design was completed using popular software...
Reviving this thread:
https://www.eng-tips.com/threads/strut-and-tie-tie-development-at-nodes.513462/
Does anyone have any ideas on how to justify the starter bars reinforcement is developed at the node?
For the shear ties, reference from Australian Standards, it's said to be fully anchored if...
Hi All,
Structural engineer from Australia here.
I have 2 questions regarding detailing a post-tensioned slab for its anchorage type (edge stressing vs pan stressing).
Q1. Does anyone know when edge stressing may be rejected by architect or builder?
Besides the obvious reasons such as edge of...
https://res.cloudinary.com/engineering-com/image/upload/v1723617656/tips/Core_Wall_Starter_Bars_1_degmkq.pdf
Hi All,
I'm a structural engineer working in a consulting firm in Australia.
There's a new manager in the company whom I'm working under at the moment, and he insisted that we should...
