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Load factors are numbers, almost always larger than 1.0, that
are used to increase the estimated loads applied to
structures. They are used for loads applied to all types of
members, not just beams and slabs. The loads are increased
to attempt to account for the uncertainties involved in
estimating their magnitudes. How close can you estimate the
largest wind or seismic loads that will ever be applied to the
building that you are now occupying? How much uncertainty
is present in your answer?
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Where:
Lateral Support
It is unlikely that laterally unbraced reinforced concrete beams of any
normal proportions will buckle laterally, even if they are deep and
narrow, unless they are subject to appreciable lateral torsion. As a
result, the ACI Code (10.4.1) states that lateral bracing for a beam is
not required closer than 50 times the least width, b, of the
compression flange or face. Should appreciable torsion be present,
however, it must be considered in determining the maximum spacing
for lateral support.
Appendix Tables
The value of Mu/Φbd2 can be computed, and ρ can be selected from
the tables. For most situations this is the quickest and most practical
method. The tables given in Appendices A and B of this text apply only
to tensile-reinforced rectangular sections. Furthermore, we must
remember to check Φ values.
Provisions:
• The ACI Code (7.6.6.3) states that bars larger than #11 shall not be
bundled in beams or girders. This is primarily because of crack
control problems (to be discussed soon). That is, if the ACI crack
control provisions are to be met, bars larger than #11 cannot
practically be used.
• The AASHTO permits the use of two-, three-, and four-bar bundles
for bars up through the #11 size. For bars larger than #11,
however, AASHTO limits the bundles to two bars (AASHTO Sections
8.21.5 ASD and 5.10.3.1.5 strength design).
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Although the ACI permits the use of bundled bars, their use in
the tension areas of beams may very well be counterproductive
because of the other applicable code restrictions that are brought into
play as a result of their use.
When spacing limitations and cover requirements are based on
bar sizes, the bundled bars may be treated as a single bar for
computation purposes; the diameter of the fictitious bar is to be
calculated from the total equivalent area of the group. When
individual bars in a bundle are cut off within the span of beams or
girders, they should terminate at different points. The code (7.6.6.4)
requires that there be a stagger of at least 40 bar diameters.
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Design rectangular sections for the beams, loads, and ρ values shown. Beam
weights are not included in the loads given. Show sketches of cross sections
including bar sizes, arrangements, and spacing. Assume concrete weighs 23.5
kN/m3. fy = 420 MPa and f’c = 28MPa.