Determine the amount of rebar needed for the column shown in Figure 11.41. Allow for three inches of cover.

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The dowels are part of the footing rebar. The ties are 30 inches (36? – 2 × 3?) by 138 inches (144? – 2 × 3?).

Length = 30? + 138? + 30? + 138? = 336? / 12 in per ft = 28?

Number of spaces = 120? / 6? = 20 spaces

Add 1 to get the number of ties – Use 21

Total length of ties (lf) = 21 ties × 28? = 588 lf

Total weight of ties (pounds) = 588 lf × 1.502 pounds per lf = 883 pounds

The vertical bars are 117 inches long (120? – 3?).

Total bar length (lf) = 28 bars × 117? per bar / 12 in per ft = 273 lf

Total bar weight (pounds) = 273 lf × 4.303 pounds per lf = 1,175 pounds

Total weight (pounds) = 883 pounds + 1,175 pounds = 2,058 pounds

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