Design Data

Code

Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-14) and Commentary (ACI 318R-14)

References

Reinforced Concrete Structures, 2nd Edition, 2018, Omar Chaallal, Presses de l'Université du Québec.

spBeam Engineering Software Program Manual v5.50, STRUCTUREPOINT, 2015

Design Data

fc = 4.35 ksi normal weight concrete (wc = 150 lb/ft3)

fy = 60 ksi

Uniform dead load, DL = 0.82 kip/ft (Reference neglected self-weight)

Uniform Live load, LL = 1.00 kip/ft

Beam span length, L = 25 ft

Use #9 bars for longitudinal reinforcement (As = 1.00 in.2, db = 1.128 in.)

Use #3 bars for stirrups (As = 0.11 in.2, db = 0.375 in.)

Clear cover = 1.5 in.

ACI 318-14 (Table 20.6.1.3.1)

amax = maximum aggregate size = 0.75 in.