RAM Concept - Code Span Detailing Rules

Peter Zerkel — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 21:02:23 GMT

The Concept Manual states under section 53.1.3 that for PT Beams, One-Way Slabs, and Two-Way Slabs ACI 318 18.9.4.2 and 18.9.4.1 is implemented. It is not clear if ACI 318 chapter 12 code provisions are also implemented per 18.9.4.3 since it is not explicitly stated. Are ACI chapter 12 provisions accounted for when Concept details rebar for PT slabs and beams?

RAM Concept - "Other Dead Loading" defined as "Loading Type" "Other"

Peter Zerkel — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 18:13:44 GMT

In RAM Concept the program (by default) includes "Other Dead Loading" (ie super-imposed dead loads) in the dead load balance calculation. Typically, super-imposed dead loads are not included when calculating dead load balances. To accommodate this we have changed "Other Dead Loading" to be defined as loading type "Other". This appears to only affect the dead load balance calculation, and does not affect the design since the loading name and load combinations are unchanged.

Are there other implications to changing the loading type of "Other Dead Loading" from "Dead" to "Other"? What other rules are associated with the "Dead" loading type definition?

Thanks!

-Peter

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RAM Concept - Code Span Detailing Rules

RAM Concept - "Other Dead Loading" defined as "Loading Type" "Other"