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    ACI 318 Appendix D and rebar development

    The sketch is very close to the actual situation, the only difference is that the (12)- #11 have hooks on top in the pier and the ties in the drilled pier seem to be light at #4 @ 23" spiral. Like I said above Chapter 12 gives a minimum of 7'-2" but based on the actual geometry I think it should...
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    ACI 318 Appendix D and rebar development

    Appendix D comes up with a development length into the drilled pier of 5'-6" and Chapter 12 7'-1"
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    ACI 318 Appendix D and rebar development

    Thanks for the quick response I should have made my problem a little clearer. The anchor rods into building pier checked per Appendix D. The question is the splice length required for the(12) - # 11 vertical dowel bars that tie the building pier cap to the 8' diameter drilled pier and splice...
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    ACI 318 Appendix D and rebar development

    A question, I have been asked to review some calculations and they are using Appendix D to calculate the development length of building pier dowels into a drilled pier. I believe that the dowels don't fit the definition of an anchor so Appendix D doesn't apply the length should be calculated...
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    ACI 318-11 Section 11.4.6

    A question has come up in our design of a cut and cover subway station. Can walls be exempt from minimum shear reinforcement requirements of section 11.4.6 even though not specifically mentioned in the exemptions? Some say no because they are not specifically mentioned, however they are similar...
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    Wire rope safety factor for horizontal life line

    Thanks for the responses. The life line is for tie-off during maintenance. The cable is inspected prior to each use and replaced with a new cable if there is a fall. The tie off cables are maximum of 22' long connected to the structure through an anchor shackle to a lug at each end and there are...
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    Wire rope safety factor for horizontal life line

    I am designing a horizontal life line and OSHA says to use a minimum safety factor of 2 for the system. My question is what safety factor would be appropriate to use on the breaking strength of the wire rope? A typical SF of 5 which is used for slings and lifts seems to be high. Thanks. TCV
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    Expansion bolt near cut off anchor rod

    I have a problem where some anchor rods are located in the wrong spot. Instead of cutting off the base plate and re-welding would it be possible to use an expansion anchor (25mm diameter) 70mm away from the existing anchor rod and cut off the existing rods? The existing the bolts have loads that...
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    Design properties of Coniferous species C24

    Does anyone have information on the structural design properties of Coniferous Species C24. Thanks
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    Sea water and cyanide (acid) resistant concrete mix design

    Thanks masrizal, The end of your post said there is a rapid test to check if the mix is acid resistatnt but it didn't show in the post. Can you post it. Thanks again
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    Sea water and cyanide (acid) resistant concrete mix design

    They are going to use a barrier coating in acid wash and hydrochloric acid storage but it wouldn't be cost effective in the rest of the plant areas which aren't as corrosive. Thanks for the response
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    Sea water and cyanide (acid) resistant concrete mix design

    I have been asked to specify a concrete mix which will be in contact with wash down water which will be sea water, diluted cyanide and acids. At this point sugestions have been to use higher strength concrete 40 Mpa, use 75 mm cover to the rebar and add silica fume or a pore blocking and/or...
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    Sea water and cyanide (acid) resistant concrete mix design

    I have been asked to specify a concrete mix which will be in contact with wash down water which will be sea water, diluted cyanide and acids. At this point sugestions have been to use higher strength concrete 40 Mpa, use 75 mm cover to the rebar and add silica fume or a pore blocking and/or...

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