concrete moment frame - continuous beams?
concrete moment frame - continuous beams?
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Hey all - I've got a single story bldg about 80'x60' w/ approx. 20' bays. It's all concrete columns and beams w/ concrete slab for roof. All the bays are concrete moment frames - in each direction.
Do I analyze the beams as continuous across 3 and 4 spans (each direction) even if they are going to hook into each column to transfer the moment?
Thanks in advance.
Do I analyze the beams as continuous across 3 and 4 spans (each direction) even if they are going to hook into each column to transfer the moment?
Thanks in advance.






RE: concrete moment frame - continuous beams?
RE: concrete moment frame - continuous beams?
I've designed the columns to take the moment but I don't know how to design the reinforcing of the transfer from beam to column.
Do the hooks need to be welded to the longitudinal members of the beam and/or column?
RE: concrete moment frame - continuous beams?
Just continue the vertical and horizontal bars thru the column section. Watch the cover and clearance at the splice locations - could get crowded.
At the top story, bend the column bars into the top of the beams.
No worries.
Mike McCann
McCann Engineering
RE: concrete moment frame - continuous beams?