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If the top chord reinforcing rods are discontinuous at panel joint, as in the case of a splice, the reinforcing rods may not be effective at the splice. In this case you may have to provide a full penetration weld at the rod splice or an additional overlapping rod at the splice.
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The idea for design tools has been discussed by the SJI for several years. The SJI realized the need for different design tools that would assist the engineer in better utilizing joists and joist girders, more tools to address these design needs were developed. The design tool preparation varies depending on the complexity involved in the spreadsheets and review time needed.