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// CODE SNIPPET

Section 1911 Reinforced Gypsum Concrete

2014 FBC - Building, 5th edition > 19 Concrete > 1911 Reinforced Gypsum Concrete
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1911.1 General

Reinforced gypsum concrete shall comply with the requirements of ASTM C 317 and ASTM C 956.

1911.2 Minimum Thickness

The minimum thickness of reinforced gypsum concrete shall be 2 inches (51 mm) except the minimum required thickness shall be reduced to 11/2 inches (38 mm), provided the following conditions are satisfied:

  1. The overall thickness, including the formboard, is not less than 2 inches (51 mm).
  2. The clear span of the gypsum concrete between supports does not exceed 33 inches (838 mm).
  3. Diaphragm action is not required.
  4. The design live load does not exceed 40 pounds per square foot (psf) (1915 Pa).

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