Masonry rebar lap length - Any news?
Masonry rebar lap length - Any news?
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Hi all
Just wondering if there have been any new developments regarding the lap splice length of rebar in masonry? To this day, every job I have contractors telling me I am nuts with the lap lengths I specify, which are calculated by that crazy ACI 530 equation.
Thanks
Andrew
Just wondering if there have been any new developments regarding the lap splice length of rebar in masonry? To this day, every job I have contractors telling me I am nuts with the lap lengths I specify, which are calculated by that crazy ACI 530 equation.
Thanks
Andrew






RE: Masonry rebar lap length - Any news?
RE: Masonry rebar lap length - Any news?
RE: Masonry rebar lap length - Any news?
I was simply asking if anyone knew of any knew codes which have different requirements than the older codes, like say the 2004 FBC or 2000 IBC. For instance, if the Masonry Society had recently released a position paper stating that they recommend x number of bar diameter lap, that may be good enough for the building official. Contrary to popular believe, the codes are not carved in stone. There are always possibilities to modify the code, if you can show that it is appropriate to do so.
RE: Masonry rebar lap length - Any news?
RE: Masonry rebar lap length - Any news?