Can development length be reduced by A_s,required / A_s,provided for tension anchor reinforcement?
This is extremely pertinent for designing anchors in drilled piers or the pedestals of spread footing foundations. ACI 318-29 §25.4.10.2 does not allow reducing development length based on usage...
Every anchor design software that I'm aware of (i.e. Hilti Profis, Dewalt Design Assist, Simpson Strong Tie Anchor Designer) can't handle circular sections of concrete (i.e. drilled pier), and can only handle rectangular sections of concrete. Am I missing something here or is there another...
Every anchor design software that I'm aware of (i.e. Hilti Profis, Dewalt Design Assist, Simpson Strong Tie Anchor Designer) can't handle circular sections of concrete (i.e. drilled pier), and can only handle rectangular sections of concrete. Am I missing something here or is there another...
