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'UniversitĂ© du QuĂ©bec.
• 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. |