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DETAILING REINFORCED CONCRETE COLUMNS IN TENSION
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- Pretty sure that ACI prohibits lap splicing for this condition. Gotta go couplers etc.
- Keep an eye on the detailing at the connections to whatever you're connecting to at the member ends. Usually this makes for somewhat painful shear/punching shear considerations.
- I'd recommend running a calc on expected crack width, particularly if the columns will be exposed or in a corrosive environment.
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- Keep an eye on the detailing at the connections to whatever you're connecting to at the member ends. Usually this makes for somewhat painful shear/punching shear considerations.
- I'd recommend running a calc on expected crack width, particularly if the columns will be exposed or in a corrosive environment.
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
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