Maximum spacing of reinforcement in footings
Maximum spacing of reinforcement in footings
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We have a discussion going on in our office regarding the maximum spacing of reinforcement in footings. I have always operated under the premise that there was a maximum spacing limitation of 18 inches. I have attempted to find this in the ACI-318 code but I can only find this as a limit for walls and slabs in section 7.6. Could someone out there help me on this one? Thanks






RE: Maximum spacing of reinforcement in footings
RE: Maximum spacing of reinforcement in footings
BTW, suppose a heavily loaded spread footing requires top mat reinforcement in addition to the bottom mat tension steel. What would be the maximum required spacing between individual bars in the top mat?
RE: Maximum spacing of reinforcement in footings
Thanks for the assistance. I knew there something in the code that addressed this.