Friday, October 5, 2007

Re: 8" Columns

12" is the minimum dimension for a concrete structural member other than walls and slabs.

-g

On 10/5/07, refugio rochin < fugeeo@gmail.com> wrote:
I think I should explain a bit more...  8" Concrete Column.  The
column should be able to take the lateral deformation imposed by the
overall structure though, which is generally attached to a rigid
diaphragm ...

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-gm