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ACI 318M-02 Anchorage rules
I am aware of section 12.5 for hooked bar development length, but does it really mean one can substitute one for the other ? For the development of the full strength of the tension bars, I would say if you have to bend it to fit it in (which is common in my line of work), the hooked sections...- Artymote
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ACI 318M-02 Anchorage rules
I have had the argument put forward 'that the standard hook is one of the authorised method that can be substituted for the development length by the ACI 318M-02' Referring to Clause 12.1.1. I do not accept this argument where full tension strength of the member is required. For example, in...- Artymote
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