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Posted on 6/21/16 at 3:02 pm to
Posted by finfeathersport
Member since Jan 2013
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Posted on 6/21/16 at 3:02 pm to
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Only difference I could see is cover is the distance between the surface of the concrete and the near face of the bar. Clearance is distance between bar faces.



This is 100% correct. ACI requires minimum clearance between reinforcing members. I think its 2" or 2x bar diameter whatever is greater.

Not exactly sure on requirements of cover but its similar to clearance.
This post was edited on 6/21/16 at 3:04 pm
Posted by Nado Jenkins83
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Member since Nov 2012
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Posted on 6/21/16 at 3:09 pm to
how does corrosion control come into play with clearance? or does it at all?
Posted by CCTider
Member since Dec 2014
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Posted on 6/21/16 at 3:22 pm to
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This is 100% correct. ACI requires minimum clearance between reinforcing members


Except for bundle bars on bridge decks.

The tolerances are almost always identical, unless if you have partially formed surfaces and cast directly on the ground, and possibly on elevated decks.


I only brought it up because of a debate at work.
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