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Document Type: FAQ

Product(s): LEAP RCPIER/Substructure

Version(s): All

Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group -VM

QUESTION: Which equations does RC pier checks for Ledge reinforcement (Bars M & N) calculation of Inverted Tee Cap?

ANSWER:

For Ledge Reinforcement (Bars M & N):

 

To Determine Distribution Widths :

 

For Distribution Width for Shear -- AASHTO LRFD 5.13.2.5.2

For Distribution Width for Bending and Axial Loads -- AASHTO LRFD 5.13.2.5.3

 

For Reinforcing Required for Shear Friction -- AASHTO LRFD 5.8.4.1

For Minimum Reinforcing -- AASHTO LRFD 5.8.4.4-1

 

For Reinforcing Required for Flexure-- AASHTO LRFD 5.13.2.4.1

For Reinforcing Required for Axial Tension -- AASHTO LRFD 5.13.2.4.2

For Minimum Reinforcing --AASHTO LRFD 5.13.2.4.1

 

To Check Required Reinforcing -- AASHTO LRFD 5.13.2.4

 

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