Concrete Moment Frame Beam
Concrete Moment Frame Beam
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What's the typical detail in your firms on how far additional top bars at columns are extended? I have seen L/4 and L/3. Would appreciate if anyone had a typical detail that you could share.
We are putting together a spreadsheet for moment frame beams based on ETABS outputs and wanted to add checks to ensure that the reinforcement is developed past the point it's not needed.
We are putting together a spreadsheet for moment frame beams based on ETABS outputs and wanted to add checks to ensure that the reinforcement is developed past the point it's not needed.






RE: Concrete Moment Frame Beam
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: Concrete Moment Frame Beam
RE: Concrete Moment Frame Beam
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: Concrete Moment Frame Beam
Also watch out for short spans next to longer spans where the short span see little or no positive moment.
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