29/05/2024
ACI Code 318-19, Section 9.7.2.3 For non-prestressed and Class C prestressed beams with h exceeding 900 mm, longitudinal skin reinforcement shall be uniformly distributed on both side faces of the beam for a distance h/2 from the tension face. Spacing of skin reinforcement shall not exceed s given in 24.3.2, where cc is the clear cover from the skin reinforcement to the side face. It shall be permitted to include skin reinforcement in strength calculations if a strain compatibility analysis is made.