sybie99
Structural
- Sep 18, 2009
- 150
Hi Guys and girls
When designing concrete buildings we usually limit the distance between movement joints to approx 50m, that is just a rule of thumb that most companies I have worked for in the UK go by.
When looking at ground bearing slabs opinions are varied. Also with regards to reinforced concrete retaining walls. WHat guidelines do you use? I know TR34 (UK) gives excellent guidelines for industrial slabs, but what about regular ground bearing slabs, so too retaining walls. Does minimum reinforcement not restrict cracking?
I would love to now your opinions, or better still ways of dealing with MJ's based on theory.
Cheers
Seb
When designing concrete buildings we usually limit the distance between movement joints to approx 50m, that is just a rule of thumb that most companies I have worked for in the UK go by.
When looking at ground bearing slabs opinions are varied. Also with regards to reinforced concrete retaining walls. WHat guidelines do you use? I know TR34 (UK) gives excellent guidelines for industrial slabs, but what about regular ground bearing slabs, so too retaining walls. Does minimum reinforcement not restrict cracking?
I would love to now your opinions, or better still ways of dealing with MJ's based on theory.
Cheers
Seb