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  1. Rorythorncliff

    Expansion Joints Spacing

    This is a concrete box structure. Floor and roof have the same size, slightly different thickness. Based on my experience in previous reservoir design and construction, the concrete cracks are not very unusual in wall due to the contractor's workmanship, curing condition, maybe early removal of...
  2. Rorythorncliff

    Expansion Joints Spacing

    Chip, XYPEX is already in agenda. I talked to the contractor when I was doing another reservoir. The contractor said Krystol T1 and Krystol T2 are also good concrete waterproofing surface material, especially for crack repair. Thanks, Rory
  3. Rorythorncliff

    Expansion Joints Spacing

    JedClampett, Thank you for your comments. Based on PCA (1982), 200 ft maximum building length without expansion joints. This structure is right on the edge. You brought two very good points. This structure is buried and soil acts as a restraint on movement. It seems in this situation...
  4. Rorythorncliff

    Expansion Joints Spacing

    I am designing an underground concrete water retaining reservoir. It is a concrete rectangle box with concrete roof(54m long x 30m wide x 5m tall). This concrete structure will be backfilled with a 300mm cover on its top roof. My question is whether an expansion joint is required in the middle...
  5. Rorythorncliff

    How to define a reinforced concrete column with steel casing?

    Thanks a lot! It works!
  6. Rorythorncliff

    How to define a reinforced concrete column with steel casing?

    I am modeling a bridge pile foundation in the river. Under frame section, others, I tried to define a bridge pile - reinforced concrete column with steel casing. No success. Can anyone help me?

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