ETL 1110-2-355
31 Dec 93
Figure A-17. Reinforcement at geometric discontinuities
addition, if tension is expected to occur across these
determined during the course of a NISA. When
joints, then appropriate measures should be taken to
considering the lift heights in the wall, a construction
prepare these joints with reinforcing dowels being
joint should be placed at the top and bottom of all
placed across them.
voids. Other changes in geometry are also places
where lift joints should be located. The lift heights
9-6. Monolith joints (monolith length). The
selected should be made as consistent as possible on
all monoliths to allow the contractor to use one set of
length of monoliths is determined by evaluation of
forms in a number of different locations. For large
constructability, temperature effects, and cost. Length
slab placements where vertical construction joints are
of monoliths will generally range from 50 ft to over
necessary, efforts should be made to locate these
100 ft.
joints in the lowest stressed areas of the slab. In
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