Los Angeles, CA...
2001 CBC
8" and 12" CMU gymnasium, single story, 38'.
Plans callout for 'continuous' horiz rebar (some #5, some #6)at the Slab On Grade level (also in the code). Plans also specify additional increased lap at the chord steel (rebar).
Q)three part. Isn't the Slab On Grade considered a diaphragm? and aren't chord bars required at all diaphragms?
thus wouldn't increased lap splice be required at the S.O.G. level as well as the roof?
Thank you in advance
Inspector Steve
2001 CBC
8" and 12" CMU gymnasium, single story, 38'.
Plans callout for 'continuous' horiz rebar (some #5, some #6)at the Slab On Grade level (also in the code). Plans also specify additional increased lap at the chord steel (rebar).
Q)three part. Isn't the Slab On Grade considered a diaphragm? and aren't chord bars required at all diaphragms?
thus wouldn't increased lap splice be required at the S.O.G. level as well as the roof?
Thank you in advance
Inspector Steve