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I'm creating a model in Visual Analysis of a lattice tower, constructed from angle members rivetted to plates at the joints. I'm not sure if I should model the members as having rigid or simple connections. My guess is somewhere in between, which I don't really understand how to do. I'd...

We use anchor bolts with a washer and nut on the embedded end. Instead of tack welding we mar the threads so the nuts wont back off. Hope that helps.

Perfect! Thanks Gents!

I guess I'm having trouble with the wording of ACI 318-02 7.12.2.3 "At all sections where required, reinforcement for shrinkage and temperature stresses shall develop the specified yield strength fy in tension in accordance with chapter 12." Where are the required sections? Do I need to have...

Are end returns only necessary for Temp/Shrink reinforcement in foundation design? If you have full development length for your flexural steel from the column face, there is no need to hook the bars right? Also, can you use the (As req'd/As provided) reduction factor on the development length...

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Are end returns only necessary for Temp/Shrink reinforcement in foundation design? If you have full development length for your flexural steel from the column face, there is no need to hook the bars right? Also, can you use the (As req'd/As provided) reduction factor on the development length...