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Hi everyone, Provision 13.3.3 of ACI 318-05 states that "Positive moment reinforcement perpendicular to a discontinuous edge shall extend to the edge of slab and have embedment, straight or hooked, at least 6 in. in spandrel beams, columns, or walls." My understanding of structural behaviour is ...

Hi all, I find myself wrestling to wrap my head around the concept of designing two-way slabs with regards to applying the diaphragm design forces per ASCE 7-05 Sec. 12.10.1.1 / lateral loads per ACI 318-05 Sec. 13.5.1.2. I understand that in most cases the lateral load analysis is done by special ...

Dear Rose and Glenn, Thank you both for the insightful responses. Looking forward to further discussions in the near future. Kind Regards ------------------------------ Justin Redman Aff.M.ASCE Graduate Civil Engineer Port of Spain ------------------------------

Hi, All Just a quick question concerning gaining structural engineering experience. What would you recommend for the young professional who starts off in a firm that is not engaged in structural engineering, in terms of preparing themselves to enter into the field when an opportunity eventually ...