I'm writing a program that will analyze the stresses and capacity of asymmetrical precast/prestressed stadium riser units and I am having trouble finding any literature that goes into detailed calculations. The PCI handbook mentions bending of asymmetrical sections briefly, and references an...
Some engineers utilize a load factor multiplier of 1.3 for design of pre-cast concrete connections that are sensitive to tolerances or field welding (such as corbels and dapped ends). Is this merely a design philosophy that some engineers practice or is this factor mentioned in either ACI 318...