7. Special Boundary Elements - Compressive Stress Approach
Special boundary elements are required where the following equation is satisfied: | |
| ACI 318-19 (18.10.6.3) |
From Table 2, the load combination that includes earthquake effects which results in the largest fcu is ACI Eq. (5.3.1e):
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Therefore, special boundary elements are required at the ends of the wall. |
