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// CODE SNIPPET

1810.3.8.3.4 Axial Load Limit in Seismic Design Categories C Through F

2018 Philadelphia Building Code > 18 Soils and Foundations > 1810 Deep Foundations > 1810.3 Design and Detailing > 1810.3.8 Precast Concrete Piles > 1810.3.8.3 Precast Prestressed Piles > 1810.3.8.3.4 Axial Load Limit in Seismic Design Categories C Through F
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For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E, or F, the maximum factored axial load on precast prestressed piles subjected to a combination of seismic lateral force and axial load shall not exceed the following values:

  1. 0.2f 'c Ag for square piles
  2. 0.4f 'c Ag for circular or octagonal piles

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1810.3.8.3.4 Soils and Foundations, Axial Load Limit in Seismic Design Categories C Through F
For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E, or F, the maximum factored axial load on precast prestressed piles subjected ...
2018 Philadelphia Building Code > 18 Soils and Foundations > 1810 Deep Foundations > 1810.3 Design and Detailing > 1810.3.8 Precast Concrete Piles > 1810.3.8.3 Precast Prestressed Piles > 1810.3.8.3.4 Axial Load Limit in Seismic Design Categories C Through F
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