Crack control in flexural members
Crack control in flexural members
(OP)
I am designing a retaining wall and wondering whether I should apply the crack control section 10.6.4 of ACI318? Although it says for "beams and slabs", shouldn't these be applicable to retaining walls also? Is crack control a serviceability concern or strength concern?






RE: Crack control in flexural members
RE: Crack control in flexural members
RE: Crack control in flexural members
Isn't serviceability more of a concern with retaining wall since crack at the back of retaining wall will allow water to penetrate through to rebar? So why don't ACI318 make it necessary to apply to retaining wall also?
RE: Crack control in flexural members
I suspect it's a combination of conservative soil loads plus conservative design.
RE: Crack control in flexural members
RE: Crack control in flexural members