Title: Concrete Q&A: Neglecting Size Effect Factor for One-Way Shear Strength in Isolated and Combined Foundations and Wet Setting of Reinforcement

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Publication: Concrete International

Volume: 45

Issue: 10

Appears on pages(s): 75-76

Keywords: pile, footing, placement, dowel

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Date: 9/29/2023

Abstract:
The first part of this month’s two-part Q&A explains neglecting the size-effect factor per Section 13.2.6.2 of ACI 318-19 and whether it applies to pile caps. The second part discusses if wet setting of reinforcement is allowed per ACI 318-19 or other relevant ACI documents.