https://res.cloudinary.com/engineering-com/image/upload/v1659814414/tips/Corbel_Detail_iuforr.pdfDoes it matter if the main reinforcement of a column corbel turns up into the column vs down into the column as usually shown? Closed ties and framing bars are installed as usual.
I am working on small footprint 2 way slab 30" thick, surrounded by walls around the entire perimeter, essentially making a concrete vault. The spans are 29'7" and 24'....The plan dictates #9 at 12 o.c., top and bottom, both directions. The section illustrates the rebar in the 29'7" direction...
I work for a concrete contractor that is installing the foundations for an addition to an existing masonry bearing walls and timber beams building. We installed a small portion of wall and a 2'x2'x10' concrete column against the existing masonry without compressible filler or fiber expansion...
I understand most DOT's specify placing the positive moment regions first followed by negative moment regions (3-7 days later) to avoid cracking in the negative moment regions. I have witnessed a deck being placed continuously with only the stipulation that a specific rate of placement be...
I am a superintendent for concrete construction and have come across the most bizarre design team. The project is pretty straight forward and involves a concrete topping slab that ramps up. The topping is on top of an existing cast in place concrete parking deck (one way slab). The topping...
I am a foreman for a concrete contractor on a 5 story steel structure building. The steel is being erected with 3/4" f1554 gr 55 anchor bolts. During the installation of the underground plumbing the plumbing contractor bent several anchor bolts. Of course bolts were bent to different degrees...
