How would you approach calculating loads on each of the lifting inserts (4 on each side, Total 8)? The inserts are mirrored to each side. Please refer to the attached image or PDF below.
Two schools of thought:
1. The load is distributed on each of the lifting inserts based on the tributary...
How would you approach the design of a special reinforced shear wall (as per ACI 318-19) with a non-uniform shape such as this? See the attached file.
Where would the boundary elements be? What would be your critical section? What height would you use for calculating the h/l ratio...
The contractor failed to provide a 180-degree hook for the horizontal rebar at the end of the CMU wall designed to be a specially reinforced shear wall. They have asked us (EOR)if there is a way around this. Is there one?
The TMS 402-16 code explicitly states these hooks are required at the end...
As per ACI 318-14, Clause 11.7.4.1, if longitudinal reinforcement is required for axial strength or if 'Ast' exceeds 0.01*Ag longitudinal reinforcement shall be laterally supported by transverse ties. When I go to Chapter 2, Notation and Terminology, this 'Ast' is referred to as total areas of...
