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Cantilevered CMU Wall - Tension/Shear Interaction for Vertical Reinforcement?

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EngineerEIT

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Aug 31, 2015
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I'm designing a cantilevered CMU wall (no soil retention) in a high wind region of the US. I've sized my reinforcement for the applied moment due to wind and then I started to think about shear transfer into the footing. Since this is not a load bearing wall, the contribution from friction is negligible and as far as I can see the only way to transfer shear would be through the vertical reinforcement.

I haven't seen any check like this for cantilevered retaining walls, am I missing something?

If so how would I do the check? ACI App D D.7.3?
 
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I'd use the shear friction concept which will have the advantage that you'll be able to double count your flexural rebar as shear friction reinforcing.

I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
 
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