I have a torsional question for those who are using the new ACI 318-08 version.
It states (R.10.3.3) that to use 'moment redistribution', the beam must be designed for a Minimum Net Tensile Strain of 0.0075. Does this mean if we want to use compatibility torsion, our edge beam must meet this...
rowingengineer, thanks for that.
I have a torsional question for those who are using the new ACI 318-08 version.
It states (R.10.3.3) that to use 'moment redistribution', the beam must be designed for a Minimum Net Tensile Strain of 0.0075. Does this mean if we want to use compatibility...
slickdeals,
This is exactly the problem I face. I.e. can you just pin this in your model as you assume it cracks and therefore provide nothing for torsion. OR, still design for the (reduced, since its compatability) torsion as surely it must be in there somewhere.
From reading the above, I'd...
Sorry to revisit an old topic, but i really need clarification on a fine point with regards to torsion in concrete edge beams.
The real essence of the problem is this:
1. Can we just neglect the torsion by pinning in our model (therefore zero torsion from model, so zero torsion entry in our...
I feel the original question has not been answered. Please help!
The real nitty gritty is this:
1. Can we just neglect the torsion by pinning in our model (therefore zero torsion from model, so zero torsion entry in our design spreadsheet),
OR
2. Do we have to re-run our model with fixed...
