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On Center Spacing Definition
I have elementary questions about rebar on center spacing specified on drawings. If I have a new 10' x 2.5' x 1' height slab and have determined I need a 13#4 longitudinal bars and 4#4 transverse bars per temperature and shrinkage, how do I specify this on drawings? Would I specify #4 at 9" on...- Civilling
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- Forum: Structural engineering general discussion
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Underground footing for underground facilities bearing check
We want to design an underground support similar to a combined footing for a heavy underground asset. It will all be underground and filled and compacted at the end. We would not be using geotech reports and will be using the presumptive values given by IBC 1806.2 (1500psf). When performing a...- Civilling
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- Forum: Foundation engineering
