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RECOMMENDATION

1) Gust Effect Factors:
207.6.1 Values of Gust Effect factors.
G = 0.80 for exposure A & B
G = 0.85 for exposure C & D
ASCE 2002
Gust Effect Factors:
6.5.8.1 Rigid Structures.
G = 0.85 or (Eq. 6-4 of 6.5.8.1)
There is a discrepancy Gust Effect factor should vary
between the gust factor which depends on the exposure
used since this value as set in NSCP 2001.
depends on the expo-
sure as per NSCP.
(Refer to ATT. - 1).

2) Velocity Pressure: Velocity Pressure: Formula almost similar Value of qz is the same when
except for Kd. converted to uniform units. Use the
207.5.1 Procedure for Calculating 6.5.10 Velocity Pressure. (Refer to ATT. - 2) formula as specified in NSCP 2001.
Velocity Pressure.
Kd is the wind directio-
DESIGN WIND qz = 47.3 x 10-6 KzKztV2Iw qz = 0.613 KzKztKdV2I nality factor, which shall
LOAD only be applied when
qz is in Kpa qz is in Pa used in conjunction with
Velocity (V2) is in Km/hr Velocity (V2) is in m/s load combinations spe-
cified in sections 2.3
and 2.4.
(Refer to ATT. - 19)

3) Force Coefficients Force Coefficients Farctors and/or values Cf values should be decided
are similar. according to the type of structure
207.7.1 General. 6.3.11.13 Force Coefficients (Refer to ATT. - 3) to be considered (see respective
figures).
Cf values are given in Table 207-6 Cf values are given in Figures 6-18
through 207-10. through 6-22

UBC 1997
1) Occupancy Categories: Occupancy Categories: Similar.

208.4.2 Occupancy Categories. 1629.2 Occupancy Categories.

Table 208-1 Seismic Importance Factors. Table 16-K Occupancy Category.

2) Minimum Design Lateral Forces and Minimum Design Lateral Forces and Similar.
Related Effects. Related Effects.

208.5.1.1 Earthquake Loads. 1630.1.1 Earthquake Loads.

Eq. (208-1) Eq. (30-1)

(208-2) (30-2)

3) Seismic Zone:
208.4.4.1 Seismic zone.
208.4.4.2 Seismic zone 4 near source
factor.
208.4.4.3 Seismic response coefficients
Seismic Zone: Factors and conditions Refer to respective tables for
are different. values as set in NSCP 2001.
1629.4.1 Seismic zone. (Refer to ATT. - 4)
1629.4.2 Seismic zone 4 near source
factor.
1629.4.3 Seismic response coefficients

4) Design Base Shear Design Base Shear Similar.

DESIGN SEISMIC
LOAD
208.5.2.1 Design Base Shear. 1630.2.1 Design Base Shear.

Eq. (208-4) Eq. (30-4)

(208-5) (30-5)
(208-6) (30-6)
(208-7) (30-7)

5) Structure Period Structure Period Similar.

208.5.2.2 Structure Period. 1630.2.2 Structure Period.

Eq. (208-8) Eq. (30-8)

6) Simplified design Base Shear Simplified design Base Shear Similar.

208.5.2.3.1 Base Shear. 1630.2.3.2 Base Shear.

Eq. (208-11) Eq. (30-11)

208.5.2.3.2 Vertical Distribution. 1630.2.3.3 Vertical Distribution.

Eq. (208-12) Eq. (30-12)

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ACI 318M-02
1) Section 415 - Footings Chapter 15 - Footings Similar.
(p. 4-71~4-73) (p. 318M/318RM-241~247)

2) Shrinkage and Temp. Reinforcement Shrinkage and Temp. Reinforcement

407.13.2.1 - Area of shrinkage and tempe-
rature reinforecement shall provide at least
the following ratios of reinforcement area
to gross concrete area, but not less than
0.0014:
7.12.2.1 - Area of shrinkage and tempe- Similar.
rature reinforecement shall provide at least
the following ratios of reinforcement area
to gross concrete area, but not less than
0.0014:

1) Slabs where Grade 230 and 275 (a) Slabs where Grade 300 and 350 There is discrepancy in Same value will be used even if
deformed bars are used….. deformed bars are used….. rebar grade (yield there is discrepancy in rebar
>> 0.0020 >> 0.0020 strength) used. grade.
(Refer to ATT. - 5)

2) Slabs where Grade 415 deformed bars (b) Slabs where Grade 60 deformed bars There is discrepancy in Same value will be used even if
or welded wire fabric (smooth or deformed) or welded wire fabric (smooth or deformed) rebar grade (yield there is discrepancy in rebar
are used….. are used….. strength) used. grade.
>> 0.0018 >> 0.0018 (Refer to ATT. - 5)

3) Slabs where reinforcement with yield (c) Slabs where reinforcement with yield There is discrepancy in Yield strength of steel reinforce-
stress exceeding 415 MPa measured at stress exceeding 420 MPa measured at rebar grade (yield ment equal to 415MPa to be used
a yield strain of 0.35 percent is used….. a yield strain of 0.35 percent is used….. strength) used. instead of 420MPa.
>> (0.0018 x 415) / fy >> (0.0018 x 420) / fy (Refer to ATT. - 5)

3) Strength Reduction Factor Strength Reduction Factor

409.4.2 - Strength reduction factor f shall 9.3.2 - Strength reduction factor f shall
be as follows: be as follows:

409.4.2.1 - Flexure w/o axial load….. 9.3.2.1 - Tension-controlled sections Similar.

>> 0.90 as defined in 10.3.4 ……. 0.90
FOUNDATION
DESIGN 409.4.2.2 - Axial load and axial load 9.3.2.2 - Compression-controlled
with flexure. sections, as defined in 10.3.3:
► Axial tension and axial tension with
flexure:
- Members with spiral reinforcement (a) Members with spiral reinforcement Discrepancy in reduc- Adopt the factor set in NSCP 2001
conforming to section 410.10.3 conforming to 10.9.3 tion factor. or use ACI 318M-02 if recom-
>> 0.75 >> 0.70 (Refer to ATT. - 6) mended.

- Other reinforced members (b) Other reinforced members Discrepancy in reduc- Adopt the factor set in NSCP 2001
>> 0.70 >> 0.65 tion factor. or use ACI 318M-02 if recom-
(Refer to ATT. - 6) mended.

409.4.2.3 - Shear and torsion (See 9.3.2.3 - Shear and torsion Discrepancy in reduc- Adopt the factor set in NSCP 2001
also Section 409.4.4 for shear walls >> 0.75 tion factor. or use ACI 318M-02 if recom-
and frames in Seismic zone 4) (Refer to ATT. - 6) mended.
>> 0.85

4) Spacing of Reinforcement Spacing of Reinforcement

410.7.4 - The spacing S of reinforcement 10.6.4 - The spacing S of reinforcement Similar. Provision of max allowble spacing
closest to a surface in tension shall not closest to a surface in tension shall not (Refer to ATT. - 7) to be provided as per project
exceed that given by: exceed that given by: specification (i.e. 250mm).

95,000 95,000
S = - 2.5 Cc S = - 2.5 Cc
fs fs

but not greater than (75,000 / fs).
Calculated stress in reinforcement fs
(in MPa) shall be computed as the unfac-
tored moment divided by the product of
steel area and internal moment arm. It
shall be permitted to take fs as 60 percent
of specified yield strength fy.
but not greater than 300(252) / fs. Discrepancy in cons- To adopt the value and formula set
tant value / fs. in NSCP 2001.
Calculated stress in reinforcement fs (Refer to ATT. - 7)
(in MPa) shall be computed as the unfac-
tored moment divided by the product of
steel area and internal moment arm. It
shall be permitted to take fs as 60 percent
of specified yield strength.

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ACI 318M-02
1) Strength Reduction Factor Strength Reduction Factor
RC DESIGN
409.4.2 - Strength reduction factor f shall 9.3.2 - Strength reduction factor f shall
be as follows: be as follows:

409.4.2.1 - Flexure w/o axial load….. 9.3.2.1 - Tension-controlled sections Similar.

>> 0.90 as defined in 10.3.4 ……. 0.90

409.4.2.2 - Axial load and axial load 9.3.2.2 - Compression-controlled

with flexure. sections, as defined in 10.3.3:
► Axial tension and axial tension with
flexure:
- Members with spiral reinforcement (a) Members with spiral reinforcement Discrepancy in reduc- Adopt the factor set in NSCP 2001
conforming to section 410.10.3 conforming to 10.9.3 tion factor. or use ACI 318M-02 if recom-
>> 0.75 >> 0.70 (Refer to ATT. - 6) mended.

- Other reinforced members (b) Other reinforced members Discrepancy in reduc- Adopt the factor set in NSCP 2001
>> 0.70 >> 0.65 tion factor. or use ACI 318M-02 if recom-
(Refer to ATT. - 6) mended.

409.4.2.3 - Shear and torsion (See 9.3.2.3 - Shear and torsion Discrepancy in reduc- Adopt the factor set in NSCP 2001
also Section 409.4.4 for shear walls >> 0.75 tion factor. or use ACI 318M-02 if recom-
and frames in Seismic zone 4) (Refer to ATT. - 6) mended.
>> 0.85

2) Section 410 - FLEXURE AND AXIAL Chapter 10 FLEXURE AND AXIAL

410.3.3 10.2.3 Similar.

410.3.7.3 10.2.7.3 Similar.

410.4.3 & 410.4.4 10.3.3 & 10.3.4 NSCP 2001 does not Use the conditions in ACI 2002 as
clearly reflect the condi- stated therein.
tions that are stated in (Refer to ATT. - 8)
ACI 2002.
(Refer to ATT. - 8)

410.4.5.1 10.3.6.1 Similar.

Eq. (410-1) Eq. (10-1)
410.4.5.2 10.3.6.2 Similar.
Eq. (410-2) Eq. (10-2)
410.6.1 10.5.1 Similar.
Eq. (410-3) Eq. (10-3)
410.6.2 10.5.2 Similar.
Eq. (410-4)

410.7.4 10.6.4 Similar. Provision of max allowble spacing

Eq. (410-5) Eq. (10-4) (Refer to ATT. - 7) to be provided as per project
95,000 95,000 specification (i.e. 250mm).
S = - 2.5 Cc S = - 2.5 Cc
fs fs

but not greater than (75,000 / fs). but not greater than 300(252) / fs. Discrepancy in cons- To adopt the value and formula set
tant value / fs. in NSCP 2001 or use ACI 318M-02
(Refer to ATT. - 7) if recommended.

410.10.3 10.9.3 There is discrepancy in Yield strength of steel reinforce-

Eq. (410-6) Eq. (10-5) rebar grade (yield ment equal to 415MPa to be used
rs = 0.45(Ag/Ac-1)f'c/fy rs = 0.45(Ag/Ac-1)f'c/fy strength) used. instead of 420MPa.
where fy is the specified yield strength of where fy is the specified yield strength of (Refer to ATT. - 9)
spiral reinf. but not more than 415 MPa. spiral reinf. but not more than 420 MPa.

410.12.1 10.11.1 Similar.

410.12.4.2 10.11.4.2 Similar.
Eq. (410-7) Eq. (10-6)
410.13.2 10.12.2 Similar.
Eq. (410-8) Eq. (10-7)
410.13.3 10.12.3 Similar.
Eq. (410-9) Eq. (10-8)
Eq. (410-10) Eq. (10-9)
Eq. (410-11) Eq. (10-10)
Eq. (410-12) Eq. (10-11)
Eq. (410-13) Eq. (10-12)
410.13.3.1 10.12.3.1 Similar.
Eq. (410-14) Eq. (10-13)
410.13.3.2 10.12.3.2 Similar.
Eq. (410-15) Eq. (10-14)
410.14.3 10.13.3 Similar.
Eq. (410-16) Eq. (10-15)

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Eq. (410-17) Eq. (10-16)

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410.14.4.2 10.13.4.2 Similar.
Eq. (410-18) Eq. (10-17)
RC DESIGN
410.14.4.3 10.13.4.3 Similar.
Eq. (410-19) Eq. (10-18)
410.14.5 10.13.5 Similar.
Eq. (410-20) Eq. (10-19)
410.14.6 10.13.6 Similar.
410.17.5 10.16.5 Similar.
Eq. (410-21) Eq. (10-20)
Eq. (410-22) Eq. (10-21)

410.17.7.2 10.16.7.2 Discrepancy on yield Use 345MPa as the maximum yield

Design yield strength of structural steel Design yield strength of structural steel strength of structural strength of structural steel.
core shall be the specified min. yield core shall be the specified min. yield steel limit.
strength for grade of structural steel used strength for grade of structural steel used (Refer to ATT. - 10)
but not to exceed 345 MPa. but not to exceed 350 MPa.

410.17.8.2 10.16.8.2 Discrepancy on yield Use 345MPa as the maximum yield

Design yield strength of structural steel Design yield strength of structural steel strength of structural strength of structural steel.
core shall be the specified min. yield core shall be the specified min. yield steel limit.
strength for grade of structural steel used strength for grade of structural steel used (Refer to ATT. - 10)
but not to exceed 345 MPa. but not to exceed 350 MPa.

3) Section 411 SHEAR AND TORSION Chapter 11 SHEAR AND TORSION

411.2.1 11.1.1 Similar.

Eq. (411-1) Eq. (11-1)
Eq. (411-2) Eq. (11-2)

411.2.2 11.1.2 0.70MPa is too small Discrepancy on the limit. 25/3 is

The values of f'c used in section 411 The values of f'c used in this chapter shall compare to f'c. more logical than 0.70MPa in
shall not exceed 0.70 MPa. not exceed 25/3 MPa except as allowed. (Refer to ATT. - 11) comparison with f'c.

411.4.1.1 11.3.1.1 Similar.

Eq. (411-3) Eq. (11-3)
411.4.1.2 11.3.1.3 Similar.
Eq. (411-4) Eq. (11-4)
411.4.2.1 11.3.2.1 Similar.
Eq. (411-5) Eq. (11-5)
411.4.2.2 11.3.2.2 Similar.
Eq. (411-6) Eq. (11-6)
Eq. (411-7) Eq. (11-7)
411.4.2.3 11.3.2.3 Similar.
Eq. (411-8) Eq. (11-8)
411.5.1 11.4.1 Similar.
Eq. (411-9) Eq. (11-9)
411.5.2.1 11.4.2.1 Similar.
Eq. (411-10) Eq. (11-10)
Eq. (411-11) Eq. (11-11)
411.5.2.2 11.4.2.2 Similar.
Eq. (411-12) Eq. (11-12)

411.6.2 11.5.2 Discrepancy on yield Use 415MPa as the maximum yield

Design yield strength of shear reinf. shall Design yield strength of shear reinf. shall strength of shear rein- strength of shear reinforcement.
not exceed 415 MPa, except that the not exceed 420 MPa, except that the forcement limit.
design yield strength of welded deformed design yield strength of welded deformed (Refer to ATT. - 12)
wire fabric shall not exceed 550 Mpa. wire fabric shall not exceed 550 Mpa.

411.6.5.3 11.5.5.3 Discrepancy in formula Eq. 11-13 should not be less than
Eq. (411-13) Eq. (11-13) used. Eq. 411-13. Both of the formulas
Av = bw S Av = 1 f'c bw S (Refer to ATT. - 12) are applicable.
3 fy a 16a fy

but shall not be less than (0.33 bw S)/fy

where bw and S are in mm.

411.6.5.4 11.5.5.4 Similar.

Eq. (411-14) Eq. (11-14)
411.6.6.2 11.5.6.2 Similar.
Eq. (411-15) Eq. (11-15)
411.6.6.4 11.5.6.4 Similar.
Eq. (411-16) Eq. (11-16)
411.6.6.5 11.5.6.5 Similar.
Eq. (411-17) Eq. (11-17)
411.7.3.1 11.6.3.1 Similar.
Eq. (411-18) Eq. (11-18)
Eq. (411-19) Eq. (11-19)

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411.7.3.4 11.6.3.4 Discrepancy on yield Use 415MPa as the maximum yield
Design yield strength of non- prestressed Design yield strength of non- prestressed strength of non- strength of non-prestressed torsion
RC DESIGN
torsion reinf. Shall not exceed 415 MPa. torsion reinf. shall not exceed 420 MPa. prestressed torsion rein- reinforcement.
forcement.
(Refer to ATT. - 13)

411.7.3.5 11.6.3.5 Similar.

Eq. (411-20) Eq. (11-20)
411.7.3.6 11.6.3.6 Similar.
Eq. (411-21) Eq. (11-21)
411.7.3.7 11.6.3.7 Similar.
Eq. (411-22) Eq. (11-22)

411.7.5.2 11.6.5.2 Discrepancy in formula Both formulas will be applicable if

Eq. (411-23) Eq. (11-23) used. torsion exist in the subject member.
(Refer to ATT. - 14)
(Av + 2 At) = 1 bw S (Av + 2 At) = 1 f'c bw S
3 fyv a 16a fyv
but shall not be less than (0.33 bw S)/fyv

411.7.5.3 11.6.5.3 Similar.

Eq. (411-24) Eq. (11-24)
411.8.4.1 11.7.4.1 Similar.
Eq. (411-25) Eq. (11-25)
411.8.4.2 11.7.5.2 Similar.
Eq. (411-26) Eq. (11-26)

411.8.6
design yield strength of shear - friction
reinforcement shall not exceed 415 Mpa.
11.7.6
design yield strength of shear - friction
reinforcement shall not exceed 420 MPa.
Discrepancy on yield Use 415MPa as the maximum yield
strength of friction rein- strength of friction reinforcement.
forcement.
(Refer to ATT. - 14)

411.9.4 11.8.3 Discrepancy in formula Adopt the formula specified in NSCP

Shear strength Vn for deep flexural Shear strength Vn for deeps beams shall used. 2001 or use ACI 318M-02 if recom-
members shall not be taken greater than not exceed (5/6) f'c bw d (Refer to ATT. - 15) mended.
(2/3) f'c bw S when ln/d is less than 2.
When ln/d is between 2 and 5.
Eq. (411-27)

Vn = 1 10 + ln
a 18 a d

411.9.9 11.8.4 Discrepancy in formula Use the formula and limits set in
Area of shear reinf. Av shall not be less The area of shear reinf. perpendicular to used. NSCP 2001.
than 0.0015bw S, and S shall not exceed shall not be less than 0.0025bw S, and S (Refer to ATT. - 15)
d/5 or 450 mm. shall not exceed d/5, or 300 mm.

411.9.10 11.8.5 Discrepancy in formula Use the formula and limits set in
Area of horizontal shear reinf. Avh shall The area of shear reinf. parallel to the used. NSCP 2001.
not be less than 0.0025bw S, and S shall span, Avh, shall not be less than (Refer to ATT. - 15)
not exceed d/3 or 450 mm. 0.0015bw S, and S shall not exceed d/5,
or 300 mm.

411.10.3.1 11.9.3.1
Strength - reduction factor f = 0.85 Strength - reduction factor f = 0.75 Discrepancy in reduction Use the more conservative one
factor. which is equal to 0.85 as specified
(Refer to ATT. - 16) in NSCP 2001.

411.13.6.1 11.12.6.1 Similar.

Eq. (411-41) Eq. (11-39)
411.13.6.2 11.12.6.2 Similar.
Eq. (411-42) Eq. (11-40)
Eq. (411-43) (11-41)

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AISC 9th Edition

1) Design Requirements
STEEL DESIGN
Section 502.2 - Gross Area Chapter B Section B1 Similar.

Section 502.3 - Net Area Chapter B Section B2 Similar.

Section 502.4 - Effective Net Area Chapter B Section B3 Similar.

Eq. 502-1 Eqn. B3-1
Eq. 502-2 Eqn. B3-2

Section 502.5 - Stability Chapter B Section B4 Similar.

Section 502.6 - Local Buckling Chapter B Section B5 Similar.

Section 502.6.1 1. Classification of Steel Sections
Section 502.6.2 2. Slender Compression Elements

Section 502.7 - Rotational Restraint at Chapter B Section B6 Similar.

Points of Support

Section 502.8 - Limiting Slenderness Chapter B Section B7 Similar.

Ratios

Section 502.9 - Simple Spans Chapter B Section B8 Similar.

Section 502.10 - End Restraint Chapter B Section B9 Similar.

Section 502.11 - Proportions of Beams Chapter B Section B10 Similar.

and Girders
Eqn. 502-15 Eqn. B10-1
Eqn. 502-16 Eqn. B10-2
Eqn. 502-17 Eqn. B10-3

2) Frames and Other Structures

Section 503.3 - Frame Stability Chapter C Section C2 Similar.

Section 503.3.1 1. Braced Frames Basically, there are no changes in
Section 503.3.2 2. UnBraced Frames terms of the formulas used in NSCP
and AISC. Factors are also the
same. Only the system of
3) Tension Members measurement differs from each
other where NSCP uses SI/metric
Section 504.2.1 - Allowable Stress Chapter D Section D1 Similar. system while AISC uses English
system.
4) Columns & Other Compression
Members

Section 505.2 - Effective Length and Chapter E Section E1 Similar.

Slenderness Ratio

Section 505.3 - Allowable Stress Chapter E Section E2 Similar.

Eqn. 505-1 Eqn. E2-1
Eqn. 505-2 Eqn. E2-2

5) Beams & Other Flexural Members

Allowable Stress at Strong Axis Chapter F Section F1 Similar.

Members with Compact Sections Members with Compact Sections

Eqn. 506-1 Eqn. F1-1
Eqn. 506-2 Eqn. F1-2

Members with Non-Compact Sections Members with Non-Compact Sections Similar.

Eqn. 506-3 Eqn. F1-3
Eqn. 506-4 Eqn. F1-4
Eqn. 506-5 Eqn. F1-5

Members with Compact or Non-Compact Members with Compact or Non-Compact Similar.

Sections with Unbraced Length Greater Sections with Unbraced Length Greater
than Lc than Lc
Eqn. 506-6 Eqn. F1-6
Eqn. 506-7 Eqn. F1-7
Eqn. 506-8 Eqn. F1-8

Allowable Stress at Weak Axis Chapter F Section F2 Similar.

Members with Compact Sections Members with Compact Sections

Eqn. 506-9 Eqn. F2-1

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Members with Non-Compact Sections Members with Non-Compact Sections Similar.
Eqn. 506-10 Eqn. F2-2
STEEL DESIGN
Eqn. 506-11 Eqn. F2-3

Allowable Stress: Bending of Box Members Chapter F Section F3 Similar.

Rectangular Tubes & Circular Tubes

Members with Compact Sections Members with Compact Sections

Eqn. 506-12 Eqn. F3-1
Eqn. 506-13 Eqn. F3-2

Members with Non-Compact Sections Members with Non-Compact Sections Similar.

Eqn. 506-14 Eqn. F3-3
Basically, there are no changes in
terms of the formulas used in NSCP
6) Allowable Shear Stress and AISC. Factors are also the
same. Only the system of
Section 506.5 Chapter F Section F4 Similar. measurement differs from each
Eqn. 506-15 Eqn. F4-1 other where NSCP uses SI/metric
Eqn. 506-16 Eqn. F4-2 system while AISC uses English
system.
7) Combined Stresses

Section 508.2 - Axial Compression and Chapter H Section H1 Similar.

Bending
Eqn. 508-1 Eqn. H1-1
Eqn. 508-2 Eqn. H1-2
Eqn. 508-3 Eqn. H1-3

Section 508.3 - Axial Tension and Chapter H Section H2 Similar.

Bending
Eqn. 508-4 Eqn. H2-1

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ACI 318M-02
1) Required Strength Required Strength

409.3 Required Strength 9.2 Required Strength Load combinations are Load combinations stated in NSCP
Required strength U shall be at least diffrerent. 2001 or use ACI 318M-02 if recom-
Eq. (409-1) equal to the effect of factored loads in Eg. (Refer to ATT. - 17). mended.
U = 1.40D+1.70L (9-1) through (9-7). The effect of one or
Eq. (409-2) more loads not acting simultaneously
U = 0.75 (1.40D+1.70L+1.70W) shall be investigated.
Eq. (409-2)
U = 0.90D+1.30W Eq. (9-1)
Eq. (409-3) U = 1.40 (D+F)
U = 1.32D+1.10(f1)L+1.10E Eq. (9-2)
RC DESIGN Eq. (409-4) U = 1.20 (D+F+T) + 1.60 (L+H)
LOAD
U = 0.99D+1.10E + 0.50 (Lr or S or R)
COMBINATION
Eq. (409-5) Eq. (9-3)
(USD)
U = 1.40D+1.70L+1.70H U = 1.20D+1.60(Lr or S or R)
Eq. (409-6) + (1.0L or 0.80W)
U = 0.75 (1.40D+1.40T+1.70L) Eq. (9-4)
U = 1.20D+1.60W+1.0L
+ 0.50 (Lr or S or R)
Eq. (9-5)
Note: These load combinations are in U = 1.20D+1.0E+1.0L+ 0.20S
reference with ACI 318-99. Eq. (9-6)
U = 0.90D+1.60W+1.60H
Eq. (9-7)
U = 0.90D+1.0E+1.60H

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 COMPARISON TABLE OF NATIONAL STRUCTURAL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES (2001) WITH
OTHER INTERNATIONAL CODE / STANDARD FOR THE ESTIMATION WORK OF
TAGANITO NICKEL HYDROMETALLURGICAL PROJECT

REMARKS /
ITEM NSCP 2001 INTERNATIONAL CODE / STANDARD RESULTS
RECOMMENDATION

ASCE 7-02
1) Combination of Loads Combination of Loads

203.4 - Load Combination Using Section 2.4 - Combining Loads Using

Allowable Stress Design Allowable Stress Design

203.4.1 Basic Load Combination
- Where allowable stress design
(working stress design) is used, structures
and all portions thereof shall resist the
most critical effects resulting from the
following combinations of load:
Eq. (203-7)
D
Eq. (203-8)
D + L + Lr
Eq. (203-9)
D + ( W or E/1.4)
Eq. (203-10)
0.9D +/- E/1.4
Eq. (203-11)
D + 0.75 ( L + Lr + (W or E/1.4))
No increase in allowable stresses shall be
used with these load combinations except
as specifically permitted by Section
203.4.2
203.4.2 Alternate Basic Load
Combination
STEEL DESIGN
- In lieu of the basic load combination
LOAD
Section 203.4.1, structures and portions
COMBINATION
(ASD) thereof shall be permitted to be designed
for the most critical effects resulting from
the following load combination. When
using these alternate basic load combi-
nations, a one-third increase shall be
permitted in allowabe stresses for all
combination, including W or E.
2.4.1 Basic Load Combination Load combinations are Load combinations stated in NSCP
diffrerent. 2001.
- Loads listed herein shall be considered (Refer to ATT. - 18).
to act in the following combinations;
whichever produces the most unfavorable
effect in the building, foundation, or struc-
tural member being considered.Effect of
one or more loads not acting shall be
considered.
(1) D+F
(2) D+H+F+ L+T
(3) D + H + F + ( Lr or S or R )
(4) D + H + F + 0.75 ( L + T )
+ 0.75 ( Lr or S or R )
(5) D + H + F + ( W or 0.7E )
(6) D + H + F + 0.75 ( W or 0.7E )
+ 0.75L + 0.75 ( Lr or S or R )
(7) 0.6D + W + H
(8) 0.6D + 0.7E + H
The most unfavorable effects from both
wind and earthquake loads shall be con-
sidered, where appropriate, but they need
not be assumed to act simultaneously.
Refer to Section 9.2.2 for the specific
definition of the earthquake load effect E.
Increases in allowable stress shall not be
used with the loads or loads combinations
given in this standard unless it can be
demonstrated that such an increase is
justified by structural behavior caused by
rate or duration of load.

Eq. (203-11)
D + L + Lr
Eq. (203-12)
D+L+W
Eq. (203-13)
D + L + E/1.4

EXCEPTIONS:

- Crane hooks loads need not to be com-

bined with roof live load or with more than
one half of the wind load.

203.4.3 Other Loads.

- Where F,H,P or T are to be considered

in design, each applicable load shall be
be added to the combinations specified in
Section 203.4.1 and 203.4.2. When
using the alternate basic load combi-
nations specified in Section 203.4.2, a
one-third increase shall be permitted
in allowabe stresses for all combi-
nation, including W or E.

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OMMENDATION

factor should vary

nds on the exposure

s the same when

o uniform units. Use the
specified in NSCP 2001.

hould be decided
o the type of structure
dered (see respective

pective tables for

et in NSCP 2001.

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OMMENDATION

will be used even if

repancy in rebar

will be used even if

repancy in rebar

th of steel reinforce-
to 415MPa to be used

actor set in NSCP 2001

318M-02 if recom-

actor set in NSCP 2001

318M-02 if recom-

actor set in NSCP 2001

318M-02 if recom-

max allowble spacing

ed as per project
n (i.e. 250mm).

e value and formula set

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REMARKS /
OMMENDATION

actor set in NSCP 2001

318M-02 if recom-

actor set in NSCP 2001

318M-02 if recom-

actor set in NSCP 2001

318M-02 if recom-

ditions in ACI 2002 as

max allowble spacing

ed as per project
n (i.e. 250mm).

e value and formula set

01 or use ACI 318M-02

th of steel reinforce-
to 415MPa to be used

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REMARKS /
OMMENDATION

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REMARKS /
OMMENDATION

a as the maximum yield

structural steel.

a as the maximum yield

structural steel.

y on the limit. 25/3 is

l than 0.70MPa in

a as the maximum yield

shear reinforcement.

hould not be less than

Both of the formulas

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REMARKS /
OMMENDATION
a as the maximum yield
non-prestressed torsion

as will be applicable if
in the subject member.

a as the maximum yield

riction reinforcement.

ormula specified in NSCP

ACI 318M-02 if recom-

mula and limits set in

mula and limits set in

re conservative one
ual to 0.85 as specified

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REMARKS /
OMMENDATION

ere are no changes in

formulas used in NSCP
Factors are also the
the system of
nt differs from each
NSCP uses SI/metric
e AISC uses English

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REMARKS /
OMMENDATION

ere are no changes in

formulas used in NSCP
Factors are also the
the system of
nt differs from each
NSCP uses SI/metric
e AISC uses English

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OMMENDATION

nations stated in NSCP

ACI 318M-02 if recom-

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OMMENDATION

nations stated in NSCP

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 COMPARISON STUDY
ACI 318M-02 (BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR STRUCTURAL CONCRETE) VS.
ACI 318-02 AND ACI 318-05 (CONCRETE STRUCTURES)

ACI 2002 CODE (ACI 318M-02) ACI 2005 CODE (ACI 318M-05) ACI 2008 CODE (ACI 318M-08)
ITEM Clause Clause Clause REMARKS / RECOMMENDATION
(ULTIMATE LIMIT STATE) (ULTIMATE LIMIT STATE) (ULTIMATE LIMIT STATE)

A. SPACING LIMIT FOR REINFORCEMENT

Minimum clear spacing for parallel bars 7.6.1 Same as in ACI 2002. 7.6.1 Same as in ACI 2002. 7.6.1
s > db, 25 mm, 4/3(coarse aggregate size)

Maximum spacing fotr flexural bars 7.6.5 Same as in ACI 2002. 7.6.5 Same as in ACI 2002. 7.6.5
s < 3t, 450 mm

Temperature Reinforcement 7.12.2.2 Temperature Reinforcement 7.12.2.2 Same as in ACI 2005. 7.12.2.2
s < 5t, 500 mm s < 5t, 450 mm

B. CONCRETE COVER

Concrete cast permanently to earth - 75 mm 7.7.1 Same as in ACI 2002. 7.7.1 Same as in ACI 2002. 7.7.1
Concrete exposed to weather (No. 19 through No. 57 bars) - 50 mm

C. STRENGTH REDUCTION FACTOR 9.3.2 Same as in ACI 2002. 9.3.2 Same as in ACI 2002. 9.3.2
0.75 shear and torsion
0.65 bearing on concrete
0.90 flexure (tension controlled sections)

D. AMOUNT OF REINFORCEMENT

Ratio of Area of Temperature Reinforcement to Gross Concrete Area 7.12.2.1 Same as in ACI 2002. 7.12.2.1 Same as in ACI 2002. 7.12.2.1
- shall not be less than 0.0014
0.0020 (for Grade 280 or 530 bars)
0.0018 (for Grade 420 bars and welded wire
reinforcement)
Slabs where reinforcement
with yield stress exceeding 420 MPa
measured at a yield strain of
0.35 percent is used

Minimum Flexural Reinforcement Same as in ACI 2002. Same as in ACI 2002.

SOCKET

if As as per analysis is not multiplied by 4/3 10.5.3 10.5.3 10.5.3

Asmin > 10.5.1 10.5.1 10.5.1

>
> temperature reinforcement 10.5.4 10.5.4 10.5.4

E. BEARING STRENGTH OF CONCRETE

10.17.1 Same as in ACI 2002. 10.17.1 Same as in ACI 2002. 10.14.1

F. SHEAR STRENGTH OF CONCRETE

for members subject to shear and flexure only 11.3.1.1 for members subject to shear and flexure only 11.3.1.1 for members subject to shear and flexure only 11.2.1.1 The formula in ACI 2008 has included l in the equation,
use λ = 1 for normal weight concrete.
G. SHEAR STRENGTH BY SHEAR REINFORCEMENT

fyt - limited to 420 MPa (bar reinforcement) 11.5.2 fy , fyt - limited to 420 MPa (bar reinforcement) 11.5.2 Same as in ACI 2005. 11.4.2
- limited to 550 MPa (welded wire reinforcement) - limited to 550 MPa (welded wire reinforcement)

11.5.6.2 11.5.7.2 Same as in ACI 2005. 11.7.4.2

but Vs < 11.5.6.9 Same as in ACI 2002. 11.5.7.9 Same as in ACI 2002. 11.4.7.9

H. AMOUNT OF VERTICAL REINFORCEMENT

Ratio of Area of Vertical Reinforcement to Gross Concrete Area 14.3.2 Same as in ACI 2002. 14.3.2 Same as in ACI 2002. 14.3.2
0.0012 - for bars with fy = 420 MPa and diameter <16
mm
- for welded wire fabric not larger than MW200

0.0015 - other reinforcement