Concrete column seismic design (ACI 318-19 update)
Summary
When working to the 2019 version of the code the ACI 318 seismic checks are amended as follows:
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Clause 18.7.3.1 - Modified check of minimum flexural strength
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Clause 18.8.4.3 - Modified check of joint shear strength for SMF
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Clauses 18.7.5.3, 18.8.3.1, 18.7.5.5 & 18.4.3.3 - Changes in check for maximum allowable hoop spacing in support region and span region for SFRS members