reinforced concrete wide beam
reinforced concrete wide beam
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hello engtips users
i wanna ask what are the considerations of using a wide beam?
ive seen so many carpark using this kind of beam.
what are some provision to design it?
regards.
i wanna ask what are the considerations of using a wide beam?
ive seen so many carpark using this kind of beam.
what are some provision to design it?
regards.






RE: reinforced concrete wide beam
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RE: reinforced concrete wide beam
RE: reinforced concrete wide beam
I would design it as a normal beam.
RE: reinforced concrete wide beam
RE: reinforced concrete wide beam
Perhaps assume they are flat as a first pass, but accounting the true span as opposed to the plan length. You'll also end up with a horizontal thrust that will need to be collected by your lateral system.
RE: reinforced concrete wide beam
RE: reinforced concrete wide beam
This is a very popular system in my area for below grade parking structures. I may disagree with with one of the disadvantages listed above. Wide beams accommodate vertical penetrations relatively easily and I consider that a benefit of the system.
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: reinforced concrete wide beam
RE: reinforced concrete wide beam
- minimum drive isle width.
- columns at three stall spacings max.
- 7" slab
- 16" x 48" wide beams.
There is so much local experience with this that we don't usually even bother to check deflections.
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.