The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is one of the most influential organizations in the field of civil and structural engineering. Its primary goal is to establish standards that ensure the safety, durability, and quality of concrete structures.Among its many publications, the ACI 318, titled Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete, is the most well-known and […]
In this article, we’ll go through the complete installation process of ETABS 22 step by step.First, make sure to download the installation file provided at the bottom of this page. Table of Content Step 1: Disable Your Antivirus Before starting the installation, you must turn off your antivirus.If you’re using a specific antivirus software, disable […]
The AISC 360-22 (Specification for Structural Steel Buildings), published on August 1, 2022, is the latest edition of the American Institute of Steel Construction’s primary standard for steel design. It supersedes the 2016 version and establishes comprehensive requirements for the design, fabrication, and erection of structural steel buildings. The specification provides both Load and Resistance […]
This article summarizes and discusses the provisions of ACI 318-19 concerning bundled reinforcement in reinforced concrete members. In structural design and construction, the use of bundled bars (also known as rebar groups) becomes necessary when the cross-sectional area of reinforcement required cannot be achieved by using individual bars placed with adequate spacing. Bundling allows engineers […]
