ACI 318-19 Changes to the Concrete Design Standard-Circular Sections

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The transcript discusses clarifications and methodologies around designing with circular and hollow circular sections, especially in civil engineering contexts. It addresses defining key parameters like effective depth, width, and reinforcement ratios for such sections, often using the diameter as a reference. For circular sections with openings, the web width should be twice the thickness. Torsion design considerations, based on thin-tube theory, are also highlighted for circular sections. Additionally, the interpretation of codes for circular column joints, particularly regarding reinforcement under seismic loads, is discussed. Circular columns' width is suggested as 89% of their diameter for relevant calculations.

Keywords

circular sections

reinforcement ratios

torsion design

seismic loads

civil engineering