Development Length
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fy |
Specified yield strength for non-prestressed reinforcement |
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ψr |
Factor used to modify development length based on confining reinforcement |
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λ |
Modification factor to reflect the reduced mechanical properties of lightweight concrete relative to normal weight concrete of the same compressive strength |
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f'c |
Compressive strength |
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db |
Nominal diameter of bar, wire, or prestressing strand |