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Strength, Modulus & Lightweight Factor

Minimum f′c (Table 19.2.1.1)
ApplicationMin. f′c (psi)(MPa)
Modulus of elasticity and modulus of rupture, calculated
f′cEc = 57,000√f′cEc = wc1.5·33√f′c (ksi)fr = 7.5λ√f′c (psi)
psiMPaksiGPawc = 100 lb/ft³120 lb/ft³145 lb/ft³λ = 1.0λ = 0.75

Calculated from Eqs. (19.2.2.1.a), (19.2.2.1.b) and (19.2.3.1) [1]: the density form for wc of 90 to 160 lb/ft³, the 57,000√f′c form for normalweight concrete only.

λ by equilibrium density (Table 19.2.4.1(a))
wc (lb/ft³)λ
λ by composition of aggregates (Table 19.2.4.1(b))
ConcreteFine aggregateCoarse aggregateλ

Ranges may be interpolated by the normalweight share of the aggregate volume; λ = 0.75 may be used for any lightweight concrete and is 1.0 for normalweight (19.2.4.2, 19.2.4.3).

Exposure Classes & Mixture Requirements

ClassConditionMax. w/cmMin. f′c (psi)Additional requirements

Tables 19.3.1.1 and 19.3.2.1 [1]; sulfate in soil is percent by mass, in water ppm. Max. w/cm does not apply to lightweight concrete, and the table’s footnotes allow some other cements for seawater and sulfate exposure.

Air Content

Concrete (Table 19.3.3.1)
Nominal max. aggregateTarget air content (%)
in.mmF1F2
Shotcrete (Table 19.3.3.3)
MixtureSamplingTarget air content (%)
F1F2F2 and C2

Concrete in F1 or F2 must be air entrained [1]. For f′c ≥ 5000 psi the air content may be 1.0 percentage point lower (19.3.3.6).

Development Length of Straight Bars in Tension

Bardb (in)TensionHook ℓdhCompression
ℓdClass A lapClass B lapℓdcLap ℓsc
Simplified development length (Table 25.4.2.3)
Spacing and coverNo. 6 and smaller bars, deformed wiresNo. 7 and larger bars
Modification factors, straight bars in tension (Table 25.4.2.5)
FactorConditionValue

ℓd is at least 12 in. (25.4.2.1), √f′c is limited to 100 psi (25.4.1.4) and ψtψe need not exceed 1.7 [1]. The lengths above are calculated; the Code tabulates only the equations.

Hooked, Headed & Compression Bars

Standard hooks in tension: ℓdh = (fyψeψsψccψr / 50λ√f′c) db, at least 8db and 6 in. (25.4.3.1, Table 25.4.3.2)
FactorConditionValue
Headed bars in tension: ℓdt = (fyψeψpψoψc / 90√f′c) db1.5, at least 8db and 6 in. (25.4.4.2, Table 25.4.4.3)
FactorConditionValue

Headed bars: No. 11 and smaller, normalweight concrete, clear cover ≥ 2db, spacing ≥ 3db, head bearing area ≥ 4Ab (Grade 60) or 6Ab (Grades 80 and 100) (25.4.4.1).

Bars in compression: ℓdc = greater of (fyψr / 50λ√f′c) db and 0.0003fyψrdb, at least 8 in. (25.4.9, Table 25.4.9.3)
FactorConditionValue

Lap Splices

Tension lap splices (Table 25.5.2.1)
As,provided/As,required over spliceMax. % of As spliced within lapTypeℓst
Compression lap splices, No. 11 and smaller (25.5.5.1)
fy (psi)ℓsc

ℓd in Table 25.5.2.1 is taken before its 12 in. minimum; bars larger than No. 11 are not lap spliced (25.5.1.1), and compression laps are one-third longer where f′c < 3000 psi.

Spiral lap length, at least 12 in. (Table 25.7.3.6)
ReinforcementCoatingEnds of lapped bar or wireLap length

Standard Hooks & Bar Spacing

Hooks for development of bars in tension (Table 25.3.1)
HookBar sizeMin. inside bend diameterStraight extension ℓext
Stirrup, tie and hoop hooks (Table 25.3.2)
HookBar sizeMin. inside bend diameterStraight extension ℓext
Hook dimensions by bar size, calculated (in)
BardbDevelopment hooksStirrups, ties and hoops
Bend dia.90° ℓext180° ℓextBend dia.90° ℓext135° ℓext180° ℓext

Nominal bar diameters from ASTM A615 [2]; bend diameters are inside diameters. Stirrup and tie hooks are limited to No. 8 and smaller.

Minimum clear spacing of bars (25.2)
BarsClear spacingSection