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What is NYC BC § 1908.1.2?

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This section modifies ACI 318 regarding tendon placement in prestressed slabs, specifying maximum spacing and design requirements for two-way slabs. It establishes guidelines for both banded and distributed tendon placements and addresses considerations for concentrated loads and openings. Applies to building owners involved in structural design and engineering.

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1908.1.2 ACI 318, Section 8.7.2.

BC § 1908.1.2

Modify ACI 318, Section 8.7.2.3 and 8.7.2.4, and add new sections 8.7.2.5 and 8.7.2.6 to read as follows: 8.7.2.3 – For prestressed slabs with Banded-Distributed tendon placement, the maximum spacing s of tendons or groups of tendons in the distributed direction shall be the lesser of 8h and 5ft. 8.7.2.4 – The placement of tendons banded in both directions over the supports in two-way slabs is allowed. For Banded-Banded tendon placement, all provisions of ACI-318 Chapter 8 shall apply, except section 8.7.2.3, referring to the maximum tendon spacing limitation. 8.7.2.5 – At locations where the average effective prestress is not distributed, the two-way slab shall be designed using non-prestressed reinforcement. 8.7.2.6 – Concentrated Loads and openings shall be considered in determining tendon spacing.

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