Concrete slender wall design
Concrete slender wall design
(OP)
Does anyone have insight as to why ACI 14.8.2.4 exists? Why are we trying to reinforce a wall to prevent cracking?This seems to contradict the rest of 14.8, where deflections are a function of Icr. There is no commentary given on this.






RE: Concrete slender wall design
RE: Concrete slender wall design
I have seen too many concrete tilt projects with crack problems from lifting over the years.
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
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RE: Concrete slender wall design
The reinforcement doesn't prevent cracking, but rather provides a reliable moment capacity after cracking occurs.
RE: Concrete slender wall design
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RE: Concrete slender wall design