Gravity design - general (ACI 318-19 update)

Tekla Structural Designer
2021
Tekla Structural Designer

Gravity design - general (ACI 318-19 update)

Summary

When working to the 2019 version of the code the Concrete design to ACI 318 checks are amended as follows:

  • Clause 20.2.2.4 - Revision to reinforcement strength - Limited allowance of 100 ksi reinforcement so added grade of 100 ksi for reinforcement.

  • Reinforcement yield strength (fy) shall be limited to a maximum of 100 ksi in the calculation of all members for non-seismic design.

  • As per Table 21.2.2 - Revision of strain limit from 0.004 to єty + 0.003 for tension controlled section. Updated changes wherever required in the calculation of flexure checks.

  • Clause 19.2.1.1 - Added minimum compressive strength (fck) check.

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