Effective depth Calculation
Effective depth Calculation
(OP)
When we calculate effective depth of a section, do we include allowance for variation in concrete cover or not?
e.g. beam overall depth=24"
clear cover reqd.as per code = 2"
Rebar size = 1"
Cover variation allowed as per ACI is +/- 1/2"
Eff. depth = 24"-2"-1/2"=21.5"
or
Eff. depth = 24"-(2"+0.5")-1/2" = 21.0"
e.g. beam overall depth=24"
clear cover reqd.as per code = 2"
Rebar size = 1"
Cover variation allowed as per ACI is +/- 1/2"
Eff. depth = 24"-2"-1/2"=21.5"
or
Eff. depth = 24"-(2"+0.5")-1/2" = 21.0"






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Normally I don't take account of it.
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ANY FOOL CAN DESIGN A STRUCTURE. IT TAKES AN ENGINEER TO DESIGN A CONNECTION."
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