Thursday, October 11, 2007

Both face should have Shrinkage Steel in 12 inch thick Structural Slab (ACI318)

Should 12 inch thick Structural Slab receive temperature and Shrinkage steel in both face?

 

ACI350 says about 24 in section to receive double layer of Shrink/Temp.

 

ACI 318 appears silent on this.

 

Best Regards,

Sanjay Kumar Verma,  P.E.