Lap Splicing Information

Minimum Length of Lap Splices in Inches

Based on 2005 MSJC and 2006 MBC.

Centered Bars

Off-Centered Bars
Lap splicing for Centered Bars (2005 MSJC/2006 MBC) Lap splicing for Off-Centered Bars (2005 MSJC/2006 MBC)

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