Maximum Steel Ratio
Maximum Steel Ratio
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Is there any place other than the PCA notes on ACI 318 to find a chart for the allowable maximum steel ratios that insure a ductile failure. I forget the table designation and my newly ordered manual is still a few days away. Unfortunalty I need an answer either today or early tomorrow if possible. Thanks for any help.





RE: Maximum Steel Ratio
RE: Maximum Steel Ratio
As a rule of thumb, if your steel ratio is greater than .017, you're probably over-reinforced and should explore a deeper member.
RE: Maximum Steel Ratio