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Please note, the reduction factor, Ri, is intended to correct the Internal Pressure Coefficient, GCpi, as a function of Total Area of openings, Aog, and unpartitioned internal volume, Vi, for partially enclosure buildings. If you evaluate the Lim Ri(Vi, Aog), when Aog → ꝏ, then Ri ≈ 1.0 Lim ...

Mohammed, The denominator in the square root of the Reduction Factor equation for Large Volume Building is twenty-two thousand eight hundred (22,800) ft * Aog (sf), as is shown on ASCE 7-05 equation 6-16. Please try to use the third printing of ASCE 7-10, which incorporates errata identified ...

Try Larsa 4D. This is an advanced software for the analysis and design of structures based on the finite element method. ------------------------------ Gustavo Escorcia Ing., P.E., M.ASCE Structural Engineer STV / Ralph Whitehead and Associates North Chesterfield VA ------------------------- ...

David, Tension deformation capacity is determined in 14.2.4.4.7. There is probably a typo with this cross reference. ​ ------------------------------ Gustavo Escorcia Ing., P.E., M.ASCE Structural Engineer STV / Ralph Whitehead and Associates North Chesterfield VA -------------- ...

​The following references discuss causes, evaluation, prevention, and repair of cracks in concrete and may be a good source of information for what you are looking for: Portland Cement Association: PCA R&D Serial No. 2155 (ISBN No. 0-89312-212-Z) American Concrete Institute: ...