Padika

okay. Thank you.

Thank you for your response. Yes. I do agree this. But is this applicable to minimum reinforcement where we do not have much loads? When we need only minimum reinforcement, do we need it in both the top and bottom?

Hi All, If a compound wall with panel, we can consider (length C/C of post * full height above ground) of wall panel for the wind exposure area to calculate wind pressure. Instead wall, if you have Grills, what would be the height to be consider while calculating wind exposure area? Also if you know any code reference, please share it. Thankyou

I am having the similar doubt. It is 750mm thick footing. According to ACI318M-14. Table 8.6.1.1, it is mentioned that we have to considered min reinf. greater of 0.0018 Agx 420 /fy and 0.0014Ag for steel grade above 420 MPa. Since, I am using 500B grade reinforcement, 0.0018 *420/ 500 = 0.001512 Ag Hence, I get minimum reinforcement as 1134 mm2/m . 1. So Can I go with T16 @ 175 mm C/C (6 nos. 16 dia bars = 1200 mm2/m)? 2. There is no much load. Hence we have to provide only minimum reinforcement. Should I provide min. rft only at the bottom of the footing or top of footing also?

Hi All, It is 750mm thick footing. According to ACI318M-14. Table 8.6.1.1, it is mentioned that we have to considered min reinf. greater of 0.0018 Agx 420 /fy and 0.0014Ag for steel grade above 420 MPa. Since, I am using 500B grade reinforcement, 0.0018 *420/ 500 = 0.001512 Ag Hence, I get minimum reinforcement as 1134 mm2/m . 1. So Can I go with T16 @ 175 mm C/C (6 nos. 16 dia bars = 1200 mm2/m)? 2. There is no much load. Hence we have to provide only minimum reinforcement. Should I provide min. rft only at the bottom of the footing or top of footing also?