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how to calculate crack stress in operating a concrete pile?
can anybody please tell me how to calculate the crack stress in operating a concrete pile? is this crack stress equals 6*sqrt(fc')? say if the concrete compressive strength fc'=6000 psi, the crack stress equals 6*sqrt(6000)=464 psi?
thanks a lot for your help.
do you want the actual stress, or the threshold for cracking? i would use 5#sqrt*f'c for threshold. aci may have other for piles
well, i am seeking the ncees recognized formula, i believe there is only one formula which ncees accept as the correct answer, my formula comes from donald p. coduto's book << foundation design>>. but i don't know if it is ncees accepted correct formula. that's the big problem.
was this for a test question? i would use what was in aci or pci if prestressed, etc. maybe i am not understanding the question.
jrisebo:
i can't find anywhere in aci or pci at which crack stress in operating or handling a concrete pile (or prestressed concrete pile) is discussed. all i can find is the discussion of permissible stress at transfer or in serviceability stage etc.

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