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Amvic ICF US Design Guide

1. The document discusses reinforcement design guidelines for insulating concrete form (ICF) walls in the United States, drawing from three main sources: the Prescriptive Method, ACI 318, and building codes. 2. It summarizes key aspects of the Prescriptive Method, including material specifications, minimum concrete thickness, compressive strength, and footing sizes. 3. For footings supporting one- or two-story ICF walls, it provides minimum footing sizes based on soil bearing capacity and wall thickness, with no vertical reinforcement required between wall and footing for backfill heights under 4 feet or with an interior slab.

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ICF

US DESIGN GUIDE

Amvic ICF US Design Guide

STRONGER EVERY DAY

INNOVATIVE INSULATION CONSTRUCTION

SOLUTIONS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT AND
COMFORTABLE BUILDINGS
4 November 2020
PART 6.2 US DESIGN GUIDE

Section 1 – Wall Reinforcement Design

There are three main resources for the engineering of flat ICF walls in the United States:
1. Prescriptive Method for Insulating Concrete Forms in Residential Construction prepared by NAHB (National
Association of Home Builders) and PCA (Portland Cement Association). This document is widely recognized
across most of the states, and is stated in the Amvic ICC (International Code Council) legacy report ESR-1269
as an approved engineering source.
2. ACI 318 “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete” is used for walls which are outside the
scope and applicability limits of the Prescriptive Method. A local licensed/registered engineer is required to
approve the design using this resource.
3. International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC) were created by the International
Code Council (ICC) and are used as the base building code standard in most jurisdictions in the United States.

This guide makes use of only the Prescriptive Method and ACI 318.

Section 1.1 – Prescriptive Method

The prescriptive method book can be downloaded online from the following link:
https://www.huduser.gov/Publications/PDF/icf_2ed.pdf
The articles and/or tables contained herein are reproduced from the prescriptive method and each will have the
specific reference from which they were obtained.

Section 1.1.1 – Scope

[Prescriptive Method 1.3]
1. The provisions of the Prescriptive Method apply to the construction of detached one- and two-family homes,
townhouses, and other attached single-family dwellings in compliance with the general limitations of Table
1.1 (below).

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Table 1.1 - Prescriptive Method Applicability Limits

Attribute Maximum Limitation

General
Number of Stories 2 stories above grade plus a basement
Design Wind Speed 150 mph (241 km/hr) 3-second gust (130 mph (209 km/hr) fastest-mile)
Ground Snow Load 70 psf (3.4 kPa)
Seismic Design Category A, B, C, D1, and D2 (Seismic Zones 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4)

Foundations
Unbalanced Backfill Height 9 feet (2.7 m)
Equivalent Fluid Density of Soil 60 pcf (960 kg/m3)
Presumptive Soil Bearing Value 2,000 psf (96 kPa)

Walls
Unit Weight of Concrete 150 pcf (23.6 kN/m3)
Wall Height (unsupported) 10 feet (3 m)

Floors
Floor Dead Load 15 psf (0.72 kPa)
First-Floor Live Load 40 psf (1.9 kPa)
Second-Floor Live Load (sleeping rooms)30 psf (1.4 kPa)
Floor Clear Span (unsupported) 32 feet (9.8 m)

Roofs
Maximum Roof Slope 12:12
Roof and Ceiling Dead Load 15 psf (0.72 kPa)
Roof Live Load (ground snow load) 70 psf (3.4 kPa)
Attic Live Load 20 psf (0.96 kPa)
Roof Clear Span (unsupported) 40 feet (12 m)

For SI: 1 foot = 0.3048 m; 1 psf = 47.8804 Pa; 1 pcf = 157.0877 N/m3 = 16.0179 kg/m3; 1 mph = 1.6093 km/hr

2. An engineered design shall be required for houses built along the immediate, hurricane-prone coastline
subjected to storm surge (i.e., beach front property) or in near-fault seismic hazard conditions (i.e., Seismic
Design Category E).
3. The provisions of the Prescriptive Method shall not apply to irregular structures or portions of structures in
Seismic Design Categories C, D1, and D2.

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Section 1.1.2 – Material Specifications

ICF Size
[Prescriptive Method 2.1.1]
1. Flat ICF wall systems shall have a minimum concrete thickness of 5.5 inches (140 mm) for basement walls
and 3.5 inches (89 mm) for above-grade walls.
Concrete Slump
[Prescriptive Method 2.2.1]
Ready-mixed concrete for ICF walls shall meet the requirements of ASTM C 94 [13]. Maximum slump shall not be
greater than 6 inches (152 mm) as determined in accordance with ASTM C 143 [11]. Maximum aggregate size shall
not be larger than 3/4 inch (19 mm).
Exception: Maximum slump requirements may be exceeded for approved concrete mixtures resistant to
segregation, meeting the concrete compressive strength requirements, and in accordance with the ICF
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Concrete Compressive Strength
[Prescriptive Method 2.2.2]
1. The minimum specified compressive strength of concrete, fc’, shall be 2,500 psi (17.2 MPa) at 28 days as
determined in accordance with ASTM C 31 [8] and ASTM C 39 [9].
2. For Seismic Design Categories D1 and D2, the minimum compressive strength of concrete, fc’, shall be 3,000
psi (20 MPa).
Reinforcing Steel
[Prescriptive Method 2.2.3]
1. Reinforcing steel used in ICFs shall meet the requirements of ASTM A 615 [14], ASTM A 996 [15], or ASTM A
706 [16].
2. In Seismic Design Categories D1 and D2, reinforcing steel shall meet the requirements of ASTM A706 [16] for
low-alloy steel.
3. The minimum yield strength of the reinforcing steel shall be 40,000 psi, Grade 40 (300 MPa) except in
Seismic Design Categories D1 and D2 where reinforcing steel shall have a minimum yield strength of 60,000
psi (Grade 60) (414 MPa).
4. Steel reinforcement shall have a minimum 3/4-inch (19mm) concrete cover.
EPS Materials
[Prescriptive Method 2.3]
1. Insulating concrete forms shall be constructed of rigid foam plastic meeting the requirements of ASTM C 578
[17].
2. Flame-spread rating of ICF forms that remain in place shall be less than 75 and smoke-development rating of
such forms shall be less than 450, tested in accordance with ASTM E 84.

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Section 1.1.3 – Footings

[Prescriptive Method 3.1]
1. Minimum sizes for concrete footings shall be as set forth in Table 3.1 (below)

Table 3.1 - Prescriptive Method

Applicability Limits Footings For ICF Walls1,2,3(Inches)

Maximum Number Minimum Load Bearing Value of Soil (psf)

of Storeys4 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000
5.5 Inch Flat, 6-Inch Waffle Grid, or 6 Inch Screen Grid ICF Wall Thickness5
One Storey6 15 12 10 9 8
Two Storey 6
20 16 13 12 10
7.5-Inch Flat or 8-Inch Waffle-Grid, or 8-Inch Screen-Grid ICF Wall Thickness5
One Storey7 18 14 12 10 8
Two Storey 7
24 19 16 14 12
9.5-Inch Flat ICF Wall Thickness 5

One Storey 20 16 13 11 10
Two Storey 27 22 18 15 14
For SI: 1 foot = 0.3048 m; 1 inch = 25.4 mm; 1 psf = 47.8804 Pa
1
Minimum footing thickness shall be the greater of one-third of the footing width, 6 inches (152 mm), or 11 inches (279 mm) when a dowel is
required in accordance with Section 6.0.
2
Footings shall have a width that allows for a nominal 2-inch (51-mm) projection from either face of the concrete in the wall to the edge of the
footing.
3
Table values are based on 32 ft (9.8 m) building width (floor and roof clear span).
4
Basement walls shall not be considered as a storey in determining footing widths.
5
Actual thickness is shown for flat walls while nominal thickness is given for waffle- and screen-grid walls. Refer to Section 2.0 for actual waffle-
and screen-grid thickness and dimensions.
6
Applicable also for 7.5-inch (191-mm) thick or 9.5-inch (241-mm) thick flat ICF foundation wall supporting 3.5-inch (88.9-mm) thick flat ICF
stories.
7
Applicable also for 9.5-inch (241-mm) thick flat ICF foundation wall storey supporting 5.5-inch (140-mm) thick flat ICF stories.

2. Foundations erected on soils with a bearing value of less than 2,000 psf (96 kPa) shall be designed in
accordance with accepted engineering practice.

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Section 1.1.3.1 – ICF Foundation Wall-to-Footing Connection

[Prescriptive Method – 6.1]
1. No vertical reinforcement (i.e. dowels) across the joint between the foundation wall and the footing is
required when one of the following exists:
- The unbalanced backfill height does not exceed 4 feet (1.2 m)
- The interior floor slab is installed in accordance with Figure 3.3 before backfilling.
- Temporary bracing at the bottom of the foundation wall is erected before backfilling and remains in
place during construction until an interior floor slab is installed in accordance with Figure 3.3 (from
prescriptive book) or the wall is backfilled on both sides (i.e. stem wall).
2. For foundation walls that do not meet one of the above requirements, vertical reinforcement (i.e. dowel)
shall be installed across the joint between the foundation wall and the footing at 48 inches (1.2 m) on center
in accordance with Figure 6.1.
3. Vertical reinforcement (i.e. dowels) shall be provided for all foundation walls for buildings located in regions
with 3 second gust design wind speeds greater than 130 mph (209 km/hr) or located in Seismic Design
Categories D1 and D2 at 18 inches (457 mm) on center.
Exception: The foundation wall’s vertical wall reinforcement at intervals of 4 feet (1.2 m) on center shall extend 8
inches (203 mm) into the footing in lieu of using a dowel as shown in Figure 6.1.

Section 1.1.4 – Foundation Wall Requirements

Crawlspace Walls
[Prescriptive Method – 3.2.2]
Applicable to walls 5 feet (1.5m) or less in height with a maximum unbalanced backfill height of 4 feet (1.2m) for a
one-storey construction with floor bearing on top of crawlspace wall.
1. ICF crawlspace walls shall be laterally supported at the top and bottom of the wall in accordance with Section
6.0.
2. A minimum of one horizontal no. 4 bar shall be placed within 12 inches (305mm) of the top of the
crawlspace wall.

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3. Vertical reinforcement shall be as per table 3.2. For crawlspace walls carrying ICF wall on top, vertical rein-
forcement shall be the greater of that required in table 3.2 or table 4.2 in the following section

Table 3.2 - Prescriptive Method

Minimum Vertical Wall Reinforcement For ICF Crawlspace Walls 1,2,3,4,5,6

Minimum Vertical Reinforcement

Shape Of Wall Maximum Maximum Maximum
Concrete Thickness7 Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
Walls (Inches) Fluid Density Fluid Density Fluid Density
30 pcf 45 pcf 60 pcf
Flat 3.58 #3 @ 16˝; #3 @ 18˝; #3 @ 12˝;
#4 @ 32˝ #4 @ 28˝; #5@38˝ #4 @ 22˝; #5 @ 28˝
5.5 #3 @ 24˝;
#3 @ 24˝; #4 @ 48˝ #3 @ 24˝; #4 @ 48˝
#4 @ 48˝
7.5 N/R N/R N/R
For SI: 1 foot = 0.3048 m; 1 inch = 25.4 mm; 1 pcf = 16.0179 kg/m3

1
Table values are based on reinforcing bars with a minimum yield strength of 40,000 psi (276 MPa) and concrete with a minimum specified
compressive strength of 2,500 psi (17.2 MPa).
2
N/R indicates no vertical wall reinforcement is required.
3
Spacing of rebar shall be permitted to be multiplied by 1.5 when reinforcing steel with a minimum yield strength of 60,000 psi (414 MPa) is
used. Reinforcement, when required, shall not be less than one #4 bar at 48 inches (1.2 m) on center.
4
Applicable only to crawlspace walls 5 feet (1.5 m) or less in height with a maximum unbalanced backfill height of 4 feet (1.2 m).
5
Interpolation shall not be permitted.
6
Walls shall be laterally supported at the top before backfilling.
7
Actual thickness is shown for flat walls while nominal thickness is given for waffle-and screen-grid walls. Refer to Section 2.0 for actual waffle-
and screen-grid thickness and dimensions.
8
Applicable only to one-storey construction with floor bearing on top of crawlspace wall.

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Basement Walls
[Prescriptive Method – 3.2.3]
1. Basement walls shall be laterally supported at the top and bottom of the wall in accordance with section 6.0.
2. Minimum horizontal reinforcement shall be as per table 3.3.

Table 3.3 - Prescriptive Method

Minimum Horizontal Wall Reinforcement For ICF Basement Walls
Maximum Height Of Location of Horizontal Reinforcement
Basement Wall
Feet (Meters)

8 (2.4) One No.4 bar within 12 inches (305 mm) of the top of the wall storey and one No.4
bar near mid-height of the wall storey
9 (2.7) One No.4 bar within 12 inches (305 mm) of the top of the wall storey and one No.4
bar near third points in the wall storey
10 (3.0) One No.4 bar within 12 inches (305 mm) of the top of the wall storey and one No.4
bar near third points in the wall storey
For SI: 1 foot = 0.3048 m; 1 inch = 25.4 mm; 1 pcf = 16.0179 kg/m3
Horizontal reinforcement requirements are for reinforcing bars with a minimum yield strength from 40,000 psi (276 MPa) and concrete with a
minimum concrete compressive strength of 2,500 psi (17.2 Mpa)

3. Vertical wall reinforcement shall be as per the following tables:

a) Prescriptive Method Table 3.4 – For use with Amvic 6 inch (152 mm) basement walls.
b) Prescriptive Method Table 3.5 – For use with Amvic 8 inch (203 mm) basement walls.
c) Prescriptive Method Table 3.6 – For use with Amvic 10 inch (254 mm) basement walls.

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Table 3.4 - Prescriptive Method

Minimum Vertical Wall Reinforcement For 5.5 inch (140 mm) Thick Flat ICF Basement Walls1,2,3,4,5

Minimum Vertical Reinforcement

Maximum
Max Wall Unbalanced Maximum Maximum Maximum
Height Backfill Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
(Feet) Height6 Fluid Fluid Fluid
(Feet) Density Density Density
30 Pcf 45 Pcf 60 Pcf
4 #4@48˝ #4@48˝ #4@48˝
5 #4@48˝ #3@12˝; #4@22˝; #3@8˝; #4@14˝;
8 #5@32˝; #6@40˝ #5@20˝; #6@26˝
6 #3@12˝; #4@22˝; #3@8˝; #4@14˝; #3@6˝; #4@10˝;
#5@30˝; #6@40˝ #5@20˝; #6@24˝ #5@14˝; #6@20˝
7 #3@8˝; #4@14˝; #3@5˝; #4@10˝; #3@4˝; #4@6˝;
#5@22˝; #6@26˝ #5@14˝; #6@18˝ #5@10˝; #6@14˝
4 #4@48˝ #4@48˝ #4@48˝
9 5 #4@48˝ #3@12˝; #4@20˝; #3@8˝; #4@14˝;
#5@28˝; #6@36˝ #5@20˝; #6@22˝
6 #3@10˝; #4@20˝; #3@6˝; #4@12˝; #5@18˝; #4@8˝; #5@14˝;
#5@28˝; #6@34˝ #6@20˝ #6@16˝
7 #3@8˝; #4@14˝; #4@8˝; #5@12˝; #4@6˝; #5@10˝;
#5@20˝; #6@22˝ #6@16˝ #6@12˝
8 #3@6˝; #4@10˝; #4@6˝; #5@10˝; #4@4˝; #5@6˝;
#5@14˝; #6@16˝ #6@12˝ #6@8˝
4 #4@48˝ #4@48˝ #4@48˝
10 5 #4@48˝ #3@10˝; #4@18˝; #3@6˝; #4@14˝;
#5@26˝; #6@30˝ #5@18˝; #6@20˝
6 #3@10˝; #4@18˝; #3@6˝; #4@12˝; #3@4˝; #4@8˝;
#5@24˝; #6@30˝ #5@16˝; #6@18˝ #5@12˝; #6@14˝
7 #3@6˝; #4@12˝;#5@16˝; #3@4˝; #4@8˝; #4@6˝; #5@8˝;
#6@18˝ #5@12˝ #6@10˝
8 #3@4˝; #4@8˝; #4@6˝; #5@8˝; #4@4˝; #5@6˝;
#5@12˝; #6@14˝ #6@12˝ #6@8˝
9 #3@4˝; #4@6˝; #4@4˝; #5@6˝; #5@4˝; #6@6˝
#5@10˝; #6@12˝ #6@8˝
For SI: 1 foot = 0.3048 m; 1 inch = 25.4 mm; 1 pcf = 16.0179 kg/m3
1
Table values are based on reinforcing bars with a minimum yield strength of 40,000 psi (276 MPa) and concrete with a minimum specified
compressive strength of 2,500 psi (17.2 MPa).
2
Spacing of rebar shall be permitted to be multiplied by 1.5 when reinforcing steel with a minimum yield strength of 60,000 psi (414 MPa) is
used. Reinforcement shall not be less than one #4 bar at 48 inches (1.2 m) on center.
3
Deflection criterion is L/240, where L is the height of the basement wall in inches.
4
Interpolation shall not be permitted.
5
Walls shall be laterally supported at the top before backfilling.
6
Refer to Section 1.0 for the definition of unbalanced backfill height.

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Table 3.5 - Prescriptive Method

Minimum Vertical Wall Reinforcement For 7.5 Inch (191 Mm) Thick Flat ICF Basement Walls1,2,3,4,5,6
Minimum Vertical Reinforcement
Maximum
Maximum Maximum Maximum
Max Wall Unbalanced
Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
Height Backfill
Fluid Fluid Fluid
(Feet) Height7
Density Density Density
(Feet)
30 Pcf 45 Pcf 60 Pcf
4 N/R N/R N/R
8
5 N/R N/R N/R
6 N/R N/R N/R
7 N/R #4@14˝; #5@20˝; #4@10˝; #5@16˝;
#6@28˝ #6@20˝
4 N/R N/R N/R
9 5 N/R N/R N/R
6 N/R N/R #4@14˝; #5@20˝;
#6@28˝
7 N/R #4@12˝; #5@18˝; #4@8˝; #5@14˝;
#6@26˝ #6@18˝
8 #4@14˝; #5@22˝; #4@8˝; #5@14˝; #4@6˝; #5@10˝;
#6@28˝ #6@18˝ #6@14˝
4 N/R N/R N/R
10 5 N/R N/R N/R
6 N/R N/R #4@12˝; #5@18˝;
#6@26˝
7 N/R #4@12˝; #5@18˝; #4@8˝; #5@12˝;
#6@24˝ #6@18˝
8 #4@12˝; #5@20˝; #4@8˝; #5@12˝; #4@6˝; #5@8˝;
#6@26˝ #6@16˝ #6@12˝
9 #4@10˝; #5@14˝; #4@6˝; #5@10˝; #4@4˝; #5@6˝;
#6@20˝ #6@12˝ #6@10˝
For SI: 1 foot = 0.3048 m; 1 inch = 25.4 mm; 1 pcf = 16.0179 kg/m3
1
Table values are based on reinforcing bars with a minimum yield strength of 40,000 psi (276 MPa) and concrete with a minimum specified
compressive strength of 2,500 psi (17.2 MPa).
2
Spacing of rebar shall be permitted to be multiplied by 1.5 when reinforcing steel with a minimum yield strength of 60,000 psi (414 MPa) is
used. Reinforcement, when required, shall not be less than one #4 bar at 48 inches (1.2 m) on center.
3
N/R indicates no reinforcement is required.
4
Deflection criterion is L/240, where L is the height of the basement wall in inches.
5
Interpolation shall not be permitted.
6
Walls shall be laterally supported at the top before backfilling.
7
Refer to Section 1.0 for the definition of unbalanced backfill height.

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Table 3.6 - Prescriptive Method

Minimum Vertical Wall Reinforcement For 9.5 Inch (241 mm) Thick Flat ICF Basement Walls1,2,3,4,5,6

Minimum Vertical Reinforcement

Maximum
Max Wall Unbalanced Maximum Maximum Maximum
Height Backfill Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
(Feet) Height7 Fluid Fluid Fluid
(Feet) Density Density Density
30 Pcf 45 Pcf 60 Pcf
4 N/R N/R N/R
8
5 N/R N/R N/R
6 N/R N/R N/R
7 N/R N/R N/R
4 N/R N/R N/R
5 N/R N/R N/R
9
6 N/R N/R N/R
7 N/R N/R #4@12˝; #5@18˝;
#6@26˝
8 N/R #4@12˝; #5@18˝; #4@8˝; #5@14˝;
#6@26˝ #6@18˝
4 N/R N/R N/R
10 5 N/R N/R N/R
6 N/R N/R #4@18˝; #5@26˝;
#6@36˝
7 N/R N/R #4@10˝; #5@18˝;
#6@24˝
8 N/R #4@12˝; #5@16˝; #4@8˝; #5@12˝;
#6@24˝ #6@16˝
9 N/R #4@8˝; #5@12˝; #4@6˝; #5@10˝;
#6@18˝ #6@12˝
For SI: 1 foot = 0.3048 m; 1 inch = 25.4 mm; 1 pcf = 16.0179 kg/m3
1
Table values are based on reinforcing bars with a minimum yield strength of 40,000 psi (276 MPa) and concrete with a
minimum specified compressive strength of 2,500 psi (17.2 MPa).
2
Spacing of rebar shall be permitted to be multiplied by 1.5 when reinforcing steel with a minimum yield strength of 60,000 psi
(414 MPa) is used. Reinforcement, when required, shall not be less than one #4 bar at 48 inches (1.2 m) on center.
3
N/R indicates no reinforcement is required.
4
Deflection criterion is L/240, where L is the height of the basement wall in inches.
5
Interpolation shall not be permitted.
6
Walls shall be laterally supported at the top before backfilling.
7
Refer to Section 1.0 for the definition of unbalanced backfill height.

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Seismic Requirements for Basement Walls

[Prescriptive Method – 3.2.4]

1. Concrete foundation walls supporting above-grade ICF walls in Seismic Design Category C shall be reinforced
with minimum No. 5 rebar at 24 inches (610 mm) on center (both ways) or a lesser spacing if required by
Tables 3.2 through 3.6
2. Concrete foundation walls supporting above grade ICF walls in Seismic Design Categories D1 and D2 shall
be reinforced with minimum No. 5 rebar at a maximum spacing of 18 inches (457 mm) on center (both
ways) or a lesser spacing if required by Tables 3.2 through 3.6 and the minimum concrete compressive
strength shall be 3,000 psi (20.5 MPa). Vertical reinforcement shall be continuous with ICF above grade wall
vertical reinforcement. Alternatively, the reinforcement shall extend a minimum of 40db into the ICF above
grade wall, creating a lap-splice with the above-grade wall reinforcement or extend 24 inches (610 mm)
terminating with a minimum 90º bend of 6 inches in length.

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Section 1.1.5 – Above Grade Walls

Wind Pressures
[Prescriptive Method – 4.1]
1. Design Wind pressures of table 4.1 (below) shall be used to determine the vertical wall reinforcement
requirements.
Table 4.1 - Prescriptive Method
Design Wind Pressure For Use With Minimum Vertical Wall Reinforcement Tables For Above Grade Walls1

Design Wind Pressure (psf)

Wind
Speed Enclosed2 Partially Enclosed
(mph) Exposure3 Exposure3
B C D B C D

85 18 24 29 23 31 37
90 20 27 32 25 35 41
100 24 34 39 31 43 51
110 29 41 48 38 52 61
120 35 48 57 45 62 73
130 41 56 66 53 73 854
140 47 65 77 61 844 994
150 54 75 884 70 964 1144
For SI: 1 psf = 0.0479 kN/m2; 1 mph = 1.6093 km/hr
1
This table is based on ASCE 7-98 components and cladding wind pressures using a mean roof height of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a
tributary area of 10 ft2 (0.9 m2).
2
Enclosure Classifications are as defined in Section 1.5d. Buildings are classified as partially enclosed or enclosed as defined in
ASCE 754.
3
Exposure Categories (as defined by section 1.5): Reflects the effect of the ground surface roughness on wind loads in
accordance with ASCE 7 [4]. Exposure Category B includes urban and suburban areas, or other terrain with numerous closely
spaced obstructions having the size of single-family dwellings or larger. Exposure Category C includes open terrain with
scattered obstructions having heights generally less than 30 ft (9.1 m) and shorelines in hurricane prone regions. Exposure D
includes open exposure to large bodies of water in non-hurricane-prone regions.
4
For wind pressures greater than 80 psf (3.8 kN/m2), design is required in accordance with accepted practice and approved
manufacturer guidelines.

2. If relying on fastest mile speed maps or design provisions based on fastest wind speeds, the
designer should convert wind speeds to 3 second gust wind in accordance with Table C1.1 for
use with the given tables in this section.

Table C1.1 - Prescriptive Method

Wind Speed Conversions

Fastest Mile (mph) 70 75 80 90 100 110 120 130

3-second Gust
85 90 100 110 120 130 140 150
(mph)

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Table 4.2 - Prescriptive Method

Minimum Vertical Wall Reinforcement For Flat ICF Above-Grade Walls1,2,3
Minimum Vertical Reinforcement4,5
Design Supporting Roof or Supporting Light Supporting ICF Second
Maximum
Wind Non-Load-Bearing Frame Second Storey Storey and Light Frame
Wall Height
Pressure Wall and Roof Roof
Per Storey
(Table 4.1)
(Feet) Minimum Wall Thickness (Inches)
(psf)
3.5 5.5 3.5 5.5 3.5 5.5
20 8 #4@48˝ #4@48˝ #4@48˝ #4@48˝ #4@48˝ #4@48˝
9 #4@48˝ #4@48˝ #4@48˝ #4@48˝ #4@48˝ #4@48˝
10 #4@38˝ #4@48˝ #4@40˝ #4@48˝ #4@42˝ #4@48˝
30 8 #4@42˝ #4@48˝ #4@46˝ #4@48˝ #4@48˝ #4@48˝
9 #4@32;˝ #4@48˝ #4@34˝; #4@48˝ #4@34˝; #4@48˝
#5@48˝ #5@48˝ #5@48˝
10 Design #4@48˝ Design #4@48˝ Design #4@48˝
Required Required Required
40 8 #4@30˝; #4@48˝ #4@30˝; #4@48˝ #4@32˝; #4@48˝
#5@48˝ #5@48˝ #5@48˝
9 Design #4@42˝ Design #4@46˝ Design #4@48˝
Required Required Required
10 Design #4@32˝; Design #4@34˝; Design #4@38˝
Required #5@48˝ Required #5@48˝ Required
50 8 #4@20˝; #4@42˝ #4@22˝; #4@46˝ #4@24˝; #4@48˝
#5@30˝ #5@34˝ #5@36˝
9 Design #4@34˝; Design #4@34˝; Design #4@38˝
Required #5@48˝ Required #5@48˝ Required
10 Design #4@26˝; Design #4@26˝; Design #4@28˝;
Required #5@38˝ Required #5@38˝ Required #5@46˝
60 8 Design #4@34˝; Design #4@36˝ Design #4@40˝
Required #5@48˝ Required Required
9 Design #4@26˝; Design #4@28˝; Design #4@34˝;
Required #5@38˝ Required #5@46˝ Required #5@48˝
10 Design #4@22˝; Design #4@22˝; Design #4@26˝;
Required #5@34˝ Required #5@34˝ Required #5@38˝
70 8 Design #4@28˝; Design #4@30˝; Design #4@34˝;
Required #5@46˝ Required #5@48˝ Required #5@48˝
9 Design #4@22˝; Design #4@22˝; Design #4@24˝;
Required #5@34˝ Required #5@34˝ Required #5@36˝
10 Design #4@16˝; Design #4@18˝; Design #4@20˝;
Required #5@26˝ Required #5@28˝ Required #5@30˝
80 8 Design #4@26˝; Design #4@26˝; Design #4@28˝;
Required #5@38˝ Required #5@38˝ Required #5@46˝
9 Design #4@20˝; Design #4@20˝; Design #4@21˝;
Required #5@30˝ Required #5@30˝ Required #5@34˝
10 Design #4@14˝; Design #4@14˝; Design #4@16˝;
Required #5@24˝ Required #5@24˝ Required #5@26˝

For SI: 1 foot = 0.3048 m; 1 inch = 25.4 mm; 1 mph = 1.6093 km/hr
1
This table is based on reinforcing bars with a minimum yield strength of 40,000 psi (276 Mpa) and concrete with a minimum specified
compression strength of 2,500 psi (17.2 Mpa)
2
Deflection criterion is L/240 where L is the height of the wall storey in inches.
3
Interpolation shall not be permitted.
4
Reinforcement spacing for 3.5 inch (88.9 mm) walls shall be permitted to be multiplied by 1.6 when reinforcing steel with a minimum yield
strength of 60,000 psi (414 Mpa) is used. Reinforcement shall not be less than one #4 bar at 48 inches (1.2m) on center.
5
Reinforcement spacing for 5.5 inch (139.7 mm) walls shall be permitted to be multiplied by 1.5 when reinforcing steel with a minimum yield
strength of 60,000 psi (414 Mpa) is used. Reinforcement shall not be less than one #4 bar at 48 inches (1.2m) on center.
6
A 3.5 inch wall shall not be permitted if wood ledgers are used to support floor or roof loads.

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Above Grade Wall Reinforcement

[Prescriptive Method – 4.1]
1. Horizontal wall reinforcement shall be required in the form of one No. 4 rebar within 12 inches
(305 mm) from the top of the wall, one No. 4 rebar within 12 inches (305 mm) from the finish
floor, and one No. 4 rebar near one-third points throughout the remainder of the wall.
2. The vertical wall reinforcement shall be as per the Prescriptive Method table 4.2 (below). This
table can be used for Amvic 4 inch (100 mm) and 6 inch (152 mm) above grade ICF walls.

Seismic & Wind Requirements

[Prescriptive Method – 4.1]
1. In Seismic Design Category C, the minimum vertical and horizontal reinforcement shall be one
No. 5 rebar at 24 inches (610 m) on center or lesser spacing if required by table 4.2.
2. In Seismic Design Categories D1 and D2, the minimum vertical and horizontal reinforcement
shall be one No. 5 rebar at a maximum spacing of 18 inches (457 mm) on center or lesser
spacing if required by table 4.2 and the minimum concrete compressive strength shall be 3,000
psi (20.5 MPa).
3. For design wind pressure greater than 40 psf (1.9 kPa) or Seismic Design Category C or greater,
all vertical wall reinforcement in the top-most ICF storey shall be terminated with a 90 degree
bend. The bend shall result in a minimum length of 6 inches (152 mm) parallel to the horizontal
wall reinforcement and lie within 4 inches (102 mm) of the top surface of the ICF wall. In
addition, horizontal wall reinforcement at exterior building corners shall be terminated with a 90
degree bend resulting in a minimum lap splice length of 40db with the horizontal reinforcement
in the intersecting wall. The radius of bends shall not be less than 4 inches (102 mm).

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Seismic & Wind Wall Opening Requirements

[Prescriptive Method – 5.1]
1. For minimum amount of solid wall length for different wind pressures, please refer to prescriptive tables 5.1,
5.2A, 5.2B and 5.2C.

Table 5.1 - Prescriptive Method

Wind Velocity Pressure For Determination of Minimum Solid Wall Length1
Velocity Pressure (psf) Exposure2
Wind Speed (mph)
B C D
85 14 19 23
90 16 21 25
100 19 26 31
110 23 32 37
120 27 38 44
130 32 44 52
140 37 51 60
150 43 59 693
For SI: 1 psf = 0.0479 kN/m2; 1 mph = 1.6093 km/hr
1
Table values are based on ASCE 7-98 Figure 6-4 wind velocity pressures for low-rise buildings using a mean roof height of 35 ft (10.7 m).
2
Exposure Categories are as defined in Section 1.5.
3
Design is required in accordance with acceptable practice and approved manufacturer guidelines.

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Table 5.2A - Prescriptive Method

Minimum Solid End Wall Requirements For Flat ICF Walls (Wind Perpendicular To Ridge)1,2,3,4,5
Design Velocity Pressure (psf) 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 60
Building
Wall Side Wall Roof Minimum Solid Wall Length on Building End Wall (Feet)
Category Length, L Slope
(Feet)
≤ 1:12 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00
16
5:12 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.25 4.50
7:12 4
4.00 4.25 4.25 4.50 4.75 4.75 5.00 5.50
12:12 4
4.25 4.50 4.75 5.00 5.25 5.50 5.75 6.25
≤ 1:12 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.25 4.50
24
5:12 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.25 4.25 4.50 4.50 4.75
7:12 4
4.25 4.50 4.75 5.00 5.25 5.50 5.75 6.25
12:124 4.75 5.00 5.25 5.75 6.00 6.50 6.75 7.50
≤ 1:12 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.25 4.25 4.50 4.75
32
5:12 4.00 4.00 4.25 4.50 4.50 4.75 5.00 5.25
7:124 4.50 5.00 5.25 5.50 6.00 6.25 6.50 7.25
One-storey or
12:12 4
5.00 5.50 6.00 6.50 7.00 7.25 7.75 8.75
Top Storey of
Two-Storey ≤ 1:12 4.00 4.00 4.25 4.25 4.50 4.50 4.75 5.00
40
5:12 4.00 4.25 4.50 4.75 4.75 5.00 5.25 5.50
7:12 4
4.75 5.25 5.75 6.00 6.50 7.00 7.25 8.00
12:12 4
5.50 6.00 6.50 7.25 7.75 8.25 8.75 10.00
≤ 1:12 4.00 4.25 4.25 4.50 4.75 4.75 5.00 5.50
50
5:12 4.25 4.50 4.75 5.00 5.25 5.50 5.75 6.00
7:12 4
5.25 5.75 6.25 6.75 7.25 7.75 8.25 9.25
12:12 4
6.00 6.75 7.50 8.00 8.75 9.50 10.25 11.50
≤ 1:12 4.00 4.25 4.50 4.75 5.00 5.25 5.25 5.75
60
5:12 4.50 4.75 5.00 5.25 5.50 5.75 6.00 6.75
7:12 4
5.50 6.25 6.75 7.50 8.00 8.50 9.25 10.25
12:124 6.50 7.25 8.25 9.00 9.75 10.50 11.50 13.00

For SI: 1 foot = 0.3048 m; 1 inch = 25.4 mm; 1 psf = 0.0479 kN/m2
1
Table values are based on reinforcing bars with a minimum yield strength of 40,000 psi (276 MPa) and concrete with a
minimum specified compressive strength of 2,500 psi (17.2 MPa).
2
Table values are based on a 3.5 in (88.9 mm) thick flat wall. For a 5.5 in (139.7 mm) thick flat wall, multiply the table values by
0.9. The adjusted values shall not result in solid wall lengths less than 4 ft.
3
Table values are based on a maximum unsupported wall height of 10 ft (3.0 m).
4
Values are based on a 30 foot (9.1 m) building end wall width. For a 45 ft (13.7 m) building end wall and roof pitches greater
than 7:12, multiply the table values by 1.2. For a 60 ft (18.3 m) building end wall and roof pitches greater than 7:12, multiply the
table values by 1.4.
5
Linear interpolation shall be permitted.

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Table 5.2B - Prescriptive Method

Minimum Solid End Wall Requirements For Flat ICF Walls (Wind Perpendicular To Ridge)1,2,3,4,5
Design Velocity Pressure (psf) 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 60
Wall Building Roof
Side Wall Minimum Solid Wall Length on Building End Wall (Feet)
Category Slope
Length, L
(Feet)
≤ 1:12 4.00 4.25 4.50 4.75 5.00 5.25 5.25 5.75
16
5:12 4.50 4.75 5.00 5.25 5.50 5.75 6.00 6.75
7:12 4
4.50 5.00 5.25 5.75 6.00 6.25 6.75 7.25
12:124 5.00 5.25 5.75 6.25 6.50 7.00 7.25 8.25
≤ 1:12 4.50 4.75 5.00 5.25 5.50 5.75 6.00 6.75
24
5:12 4.75 5.25 5.50 6.00 6.25 6.75 7.00 7.75
7:124 5.25 5.75 6.25 6.75 7.00 7.50 8.00 9.00
12:12 4
5.50 6.25 6.75 7.25 8.00 8.50 9.00 10.25
≤ 1:12 4.75 5.00 5.50 5.75 6.25 6.50 6.75 7.50
32
5:12 5.25 5.75 6.25 6.75 7.25 7.50 8.00 9.00
7:12 4
5.75 6.50 7.00 7.75 8.25 9.00 9.50 10.75
First Storey
of 12:12 4
6.25 7.00 7.75 8.50 9.25 10.00 10.75 12.25

Two-Storey ≤ 1:12 5.00 5.50 5.75 6.25 6.75 7.25 7.50 8.50
40
5:12 5.50 6.25 6.75 7.25 8.00 8.50 9.00 10.25
7:12 4
6.25 7.00 7.75 8.75 9.50 10.25 11.00 12.50
12:12 4
7.00 8.00 8.75 9.75 10.75 11.50 12.50 14.25
≤ 1:12 5.50 6.00 6.50 7.00 7.50 8.00 8.50 9.50
50
5:12 6.00 6.75 7.50 8.25 9.00 9.75 10.50 11.75
7:12 4
7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 10.75 11.75 12.75 14.50
12:124 7.75 9.00 10.00 11.25 12.25 13.50 14.75 17.00
≤ 1:12 5.75 6.50 7.00 7.50 8.25 8.75 9.50 10.75
60
5:12 6.75 7.50 8.25 9.25 10.00 10.75 11.75 13.25
7:124 7.75 9.00 10.00 11.00 12.25 13.25 14.50 16.75
12:12 4
8.75 10.00 11.50 12.75 14.00 15.50 16.75 19.50

For SI: 1 foot = 0.3048 m; 1 inch = 25.4 mm; 1 psf = 0.0479 kN/m2
1
Table values are based on reinforcing bars with a minimum yield strength of 40,000 psi (276 MPa) and concrete with a minimum specified
compressive strength of 2,500 psi (17.2 MPa).
2
Table values are based on a 3.5 in (88.9 mm) thick flat wall. For a 5.5 in (139.7 mm) thick flat wall, multiply the table values by 0.9. The
adjusted values shall not result in solid wall lengths less than 4 ft.
3
Table values are based on a maximum unsupported wall height of 10 ft (3.0 m).
4
Values are based on a 30 foot (9.1 m) building end wall width. For a 45 ft (13.7 m) building end wall and roof pitches greater than 7:12,
multiply the table values by 1.2. For a 60 ft (18.3 m) building end wall and roof pitches greater than 7:12, multiply the table values by 1.4.
5
Linear interpolation shall be permitted.

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Table 5.2C - Prescriptive Method

Minimum Solid Wall Length Requirements For Flat ICF Walls (Wind Parallel To Ridge)1,2,3,4,5
Design Velocity 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 60
Pressure (psf)
Wall Building End
Minimum Solid Wall Length on Building Side Wall (Feet)
Category Wall Width,
W (Feet)
16 4 4 4 4 4.25 4.25 4.5 4.75
24 4 4.25 4.5 4.75 4.75 5 5.25 5.5
One Storey of 32 4.5 4.75 5 5.25 5.5 6 6.25 6.75
Top Storey of 40 5 5.5 5.75 6.25 6.75 7 7.5 8.25
Two-Storey 50 5.75 6.25 7 7.5 8.25 8.75 9.5 10.75
60 6.5 7.5 8.25 9.25 10 10.75 11.75 13.25
16 4.25 4.5 4.75 5 5.25 5.5 5.75 6.5
24 4.75 5.25 5.5 6 6.25 6.75 7 8
First Storey of 32 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.75 9.75
Two-Storey 40 6.25 7 7.5 8.25 9 9.75 10.5 12
50 7.25 8.25 9.25 10.25 11.25 12.25 13.25 15.25
60 8.5 9.75 11 12.25 13.5 15 16.25 18.75
For SI: 1 foot = 0.3048 m; 1 inch = 25.4 mm; 1 psf = 0.0479 kN/m2
1
Table values are based on reinforcing bars with a minimum yield strength of 40,000 psi (276 MPa) and concrete with a minimum specified
compressive strength of 2,500 psi (17.2 MPa).
2
Table values are based on a 3.5 in (88.9 mm) thick flat wall. For a 5.5 in (139.7 mm) thick flat wall, multiply the table values by 0.9. The
adjusted values may not result in solid wall lengths less than 4 ft.
3
Table values are based on a maximum unsupported wall height of 10 ft (3.0 m).
4
Table values are based on a maximum 12:12 roof pitch.
5
Linear interpolation shall be permitted.

2. Minimum amount of solid wall length for Seismic Design Categories C, D1 and D2 shall be as per table 5.5.

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Table 5.5 - Prescriptive Method

Minimum Percentage of Solid Wall Length Along Exterior Wall Lines For Seismic Design Category C And D1,2

Minimum Solid Wall Length (Percent)

ICF Wall Type And Minimum Wall Wall Supporting Light
Thickness (Inches) One-Storey Or Top Wall Supporting ICF
Frame Second Storey
Storey Of Two-Storey Second Storey And Roof
And Roof
Seismic Design Category C3 20 percent 25 percent 35 percent
Seismic Design Category D14 25 percent 30 percent 40 percent
Seismic Design Category D 2
4
30 percent 35 percent 45 percent
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm; 1 mph = 1.6093 km/hr
1
Base percentages are applicable for maximum unsupported wall height of 10-feet (3.0-m), light-frame gable construction, all ICF wall types in
Seismic Design Category C, and all ICF wall types with a nominal thickness greater than 5.5 inches (140 mm) for Seismic Design Category D1
and D2. These percentages assume that the maximum weight of the interior and exterior wall finishes applied to ICF walls do not exceed 8 psf
(0.38 KN/m3)
2
For all walls, the minimum required length of solid walls shall be based on the table percent value multiplied by the minimum dimensions of a
rectangle inscribing the overall building plan.
3
Walls shall be reinforced with minimum No.5 rebar (grade 40 or 60) spaced a maximum of 24 inches (609.6 mm) on center each way or No.4
rebar (Grade 40 or 60) spaced at a maximum of 16 inches (406.4 mm) on center each way.
4
Walls shall be constructed with a minimum concrete compressive strength of 3,000 psi (20.7 Mpa) and reinforced with minimum #5 rebar
(Grade 60, ASTM A706) spaced a maximum of 18 inches (457.2 mm) on center each way or No. 4 rebar (Grade 60, ASTM A706) spaced at a
maximum of 12 inches (304.8 mm) on center each way.

3. The larger amount of solid wall length as required by tables 5.2A, 5.2B, 5.2C and 5.5 shall be used.

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Section 1.1.6 – Floor Joist Connections

[Prescriptive Method – 6.2.2]
1. Wood ledger board shall be anchored to flat ICF walls in accordance with table 6.1 (below).

Table 6.1 - Prescriptive Method

Floor Ledger - ICF Wall Connection (Side-Bearing Connection) Requirements1,2,3

Maximum Floor Maximum Anchor Bolt Spacing - 5 Inches

Clear Span4
(Feet) Staggered Staggered Two Two
1/2 Inch 5/8 Inch 1/2 Inch 5/8 Inch
Diameter Diameter Diameter Diameter
Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor
Bolts Bolts Bolts6 Bolts6
8 18 20 36 40
10 16 18 32 36
12 14 18 28 36
14 12 16 24 32
16 10 14 20 28
18 9 13 18 26
20 8 11 16 22
22 7 10 14 20
24 7 9 14 18
26 6 9 12 18
28 6 8 12 16
30 5 8 10 16
32 5 7 10 14
For SI: 1 foot = 0.3048 m; 1 inch = 25.4 mm
1
Minimum ledger board nominal depth shall be 8 inches (203 mm). The actual thickness of the ledger board shall be a minimum of 1.5 inches
(38 mm). Ledger board shall be minimum No. 2 Grade.
2
Minimum edge distance shall be 2 inches (51 mm) for 1/2-inch-(13-mm-) diameter anchor bolts and 2.5 inches (64 mm) for 5/8-inch-(16-mm)
diameter anchor bolts.
3
Interpolation is permitted between floor spans.
4
Floor span corresponds to the clear span of the floor structure (i.e., joists or trusses) spanning between load-bearing walls or beams.
5
Anchor bolts shall extend through the ledger to the center of the flat ICF wall thickness or the center of the horizontal or vertical core
thickness of the waffle-grid or screen-grid ICF wall system.
6
Minimum vertical clear distance between bolts shall be 1.5 inches (38 mm) for 1/2-inch-(13-mm-) diameter anchor bolts and 2 inches (51
mm) for 5/8-inch-(16 mm) diameter anchor bolt

2. Please refer to Prescriptive Method Section 6 for additional requirements on floor, roof, and minimum wall
thickness requirements for high wind pressures and seismic design categories C, D1 and D2.

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Section 2 - Wall Opening Reinforcement Design

Section 2.1- Reinforcing Steel for wall opening sides and Sill
Steel reinforcing bars are required for wall openings in reinforced concrete ICF walls around the sides and sill (bottom
of opening) for windows. Diagonal reinforcing steel is also required at the corners of the wall openings. The main
purpose of this reinforcing steel is to resist cracks in concrete due to shrinkage and temperature. Figures 1 and 2
below illustrates the placement of reinforcing steel accordingly;

TOP OF WINDOW OR DOOR

WALL OR LINTEL HEADER
STORY
VERTICAL REINFORCING
BARS ON BOTH SIDES HORIZONTAL
OF THE OPENING 2#5 REINFORCEMENT FOR
(2-15M) TYPICAL ON SILL 2#5 (2-15M)
EACH SIDE TYPICAL

24" (0.6m) Min. 24" (0.6m) Min.

BEYOND OPENING L>=2ft (0.6m) BEYOND OPENING
CLEAR SPAN

Figure 1 – Reinforcing steel for wall opening sides and sill

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]
m
4m
91
"[
36
WALL OPENING
>=2ft (0.6m)

]
m
4m
DIAGONAL STEEL

91
REINFORCEMENT AT

"[
CORNERS 2#5 (2-15M)

36
TYPICAL AT EACH CORNER
Figure 2 – Diagonal reinforcing steel for wall openings

Section 2.2 - Lintels (Door and Window Headers)

Lintels are considered as beams that span over window or door openings. Lintels require special reinforcing details to
satisfy engineering practices / local code requirements. Figures 3 and 4 below illustrate typical lintel reinforcing steel
placement;

Figure 3 – Reinforcing steel for lintels

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112" [38mm] Min.

SINGLE DOUBLE
d EFFECTIVE DEPTH STIRRUP STIRRUPS
D OVERALL DEPTH

4" [19mm] Min.

3
3
4" [19mm] Min.

Figure 4 – Typical lintel cross sections

Lintel top and bottom reinforcement must extend the proper development length beyond the face of the opening
and is indicated as (W) on the figure. The minimum development length depends on many factors. As a rule of
thumb the minimum development length should be not less than 40 times the bar diameter and the minimum
required should not be less than 24 inches in order to use the Amvic lintel charts. Table 1 gives the minimum (W) for
the different reinforcing bars used in the charts.
If the wall opening is near the end of wall length and there is not enough space left for proper development length
then the lintel reinforcing bars should be bent around the corner at 90° into the adjacent perpendicular wall.

Table 1 - Minimum Development Length (W) For Lintel Top & Bottom reinforcing Bars

Rebar Designation Development Length (W)

United States
#3 24 in
#4 24 in
#5 25 in
#6 30 in
#8 40 in
#9 45 in

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Amvic has prepared lintel charts as a guideline for reinforcing steel requirements for different loading conditions
and spans. The following table 2 represents the limitations and assumptions that were used in developing the lintel
charts.

Table 2 - Limitations for United States Lintel Charts

Item Description Limit

General Number of stories 2 above grade
Maximum Storey Height 12 feet
Maximum Floor Clear Span 40 feet
Maximum Roof Clear Span 42 feet
Dead Loads * Floor 15 psf
Partitions 10 psf
Roof 15 psf
Concrete Density 150 pcf
Live Loads * Main Floor 40 psf
Second Floor 30 psf
Attic 20 psf
Ground Snow Load 30 psf
50 psf
70 psf
Material Properties Concrete F’C 3000 psi
Steel Fy 60,000 psi
*All loads given are service loads i.e. not factored

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Section 2.3 - Structural Assumptions

The following is a list of assumptions used in the development of the US Lintel charts;
1. Concrete compressive strength at 28 days F’c = 3000 psi (20 Mpa).
2. Steel reinforcing bars yield strength Fy = 60 ksi (400 Mpa).
3. Lintels are considered as single span beams with fixed ends due to the fact that the walls and lintels are
monolithically cast.
4. All loads on the lintels are assumed as uniformly distributed loads. No concentrated loads from girders or
trusses were considered.
5. Maximum reinforcing bar size used is #9 for the US.
6. Maximum number of bars for top or bottom of lintels is 2. No bundled bars were considered.
7. When the chart identifies a single reinforcing re-bar (e.g. 1-#5) for top or bottom, a single C-stirrup should be
used as per the charts. If however double reinforcing bars for either top or bottom of lintel is identified (e.g.
2-#5) then a double C-stirrup MUST be used.
8. Never exchange a double reinforcing bars configuration for a single larger size bar (e.g. don’t use 1-#5 instead
of 2-#4 respectively).
9. The US lintel charts are based on ACI 318-02.

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Tables for Lintels in Load Bearing Walls Carrying Second Storey Wood Frame + Light Frame Roof
ILL 4x10
ILL 4x12
ILL 4x16
ILL 4x20
ILL 4x24

ILL 6x10
ILL 6x12
ILL 6x16
ILL 6x20
ILL 6x24

ILL 8x10
ILL 8x12
ILL 8x16
ILL 8x20
ILL 8x24

ILL 10x10
ILL 10x12
ILL 10x16
ILL 10x20
ILL 10x24

Disclaimer
Amvic assumes no liability whatsoever with regards to the correct use of the lintel tables. It is the user’s responsibility to assess a specific
situation and determine if the limitations and assumptions given in sections 2.2 & 2.3 are satisfied in order to use the tables. It is also the user’s
responsibility to determine the correct table to use for the specific lintel being considered.

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ILL 4x10 (P. 1/1)

70 psf 4969.2

1-#4 top
30 psf 4556.2 1-#4 bot.
#3 @ 3.75˝

(30 feet) 50 psf 5378.7

70 psf 6201.2

30 psf 5023.0

(35 feet) 50 psf 5936.0

70 psf 6849.0

30 psf 5700.3

(40 feet) 50 psf 6736.6

70 psf 7773.0

Lintel Width = 4˝ Legend

16" [198mm]

4" [102mm]
Lintel Depth = 10˝ 1-#4 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 7.8˝ 1-#4 bot.= bottom rebar
713

F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi #3 @ 3.75˝ = use #3 stirrup @ 3.75˝ O/C

10" [254mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi

* Check applicability limits table 3 to use this chart

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ILL 4x12 (P. 1/1)

70 psf 6859.4

1-#4 top
30 psf 5710.8 1-#4 bot.
#3 @ 4.5˝

(40 feet) 50 psf 6747.1

70 psf 7783.4

4" [102mm] Lintel Width = 4˝ Legend

16" [249mm]

Lintel Depth = 12˝ 1-#4 top = top rebar

Effective Depth = 9.8˝ 1-#4 bot.= bottom rebar
913

F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi #3 @ 4.5˝ = use #3 stirrup @ 4.5˝ O/C

12" [305mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi

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ILL 4x16 (P. 1/1)

Fy = 60,000 psi
1316

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ILL 4x20 (P. 1/2)

Minimum Reinforcement for Lintels in Load Bearing Walls
Ground Total Factored Carrying Second Storey Wood Frame + Light Frame Roof
Floor Clear snow Uniform Load Lintel Span - Feet
Spanfeet load psf lbs/ft
3 ft 4 ft 5 ft 6 ft 7 ft 8 ft 9 ft 10 ft 11 ft
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top
30 psf 1790.7 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top
(10 feet) 50 psf 2086.8 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top
70 psf 2382.9 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top
30 psf 2366.6 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
(15 feet) 50 psf 2786.1 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top
70 psf 3205.6 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
30 psf 3043.9 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top
(20 feet) 50 psf 3586.7 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top
70 psf 4129.6 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top
30 psf 3705.8 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top
(25 feet) 50 psf 4363.8 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 1-#9 top
70 psf 5021.8 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#9 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top
30 psf 4608.8 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 1-#9 top
(30 feet) 50 psf 5431.3 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#9 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 1-#9 top
70 psf 6253.8 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#9 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 1-#9 top
30 psf 5075.7 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#9 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 1-#9 top
(35 feet) 50 psf 5988.6 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#9 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 1-#9 top
70 psf 6901.6 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#9 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#9 top 1-#9 top
30 psf 5752.9 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#9 bot. 1-#9 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 1-#9 top
(40 feet) 50 psf 6789.3 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#9 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 1-#9 top
70 psf 7825.6 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#9 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
4" [102mm] Lintel Width = 4˝ Legend
Lintel Depth = 20˝ 1-#5 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 17.5˝ 1-#5 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi #3 @ 7˝ = use one #3 stirrup @ 7˝ O/C
Fy = 60,000 psi
2" [445mm]
20" [508mm]

171

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(30 feet) 50 psf 5431.3

70 psf 6253.8

30 psf 5075.7

(35 50 psf 5988.6

feet)

70 psf 6901.6

30 psf 5752.9

(40 50 psf 6789.3

feet)

70 psf 7825.6

4" [102mm] Lintel Width = 4˝ Legend

Lintel Depth = 20˝ 1-#5 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 17.5˝ 1-#5 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi #3 @ 7˝ = use one #3 stirrup @ 7˝ O/C
2" [445mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi
20" [508mm]

171

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ILL 4x24 (P. 1/2)

Minimum Reinforcement for Lintels in Load Bearing Walls
Total Factored
Floor Clear Ground snow Carrying Second Storey Wood Frame + Light Frame Roof
Uniform Load
Spanfeet load psf Lintel Span - Feet
lbs/ft
3 ft 4 ft 5 ft 6 ft 7 ft 8 ft 9 ft 10 ft 11 ft
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top
30 psf 1811.3 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top
(10 feet) 50 psf 2107.4 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top
70 psf 2403.5 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top
30 psf 2387.2 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top
(15 feet) 50 psf 2806.7 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top
70 psf 3226.1 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top
30 psf 3064.5 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
(20 feet) 50 psf 3607.3 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top
70 psf 4150.1 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
30 psf 3726.4 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top
(25 feet) 50 psf 4384.4 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. #3
no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top
70 psf 5042.4 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top
30 psf 4629.4 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top
(30 feet) 50 psf 5451.9 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 1-#9 top
70 psf 6274.4 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#9 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top
30 psf 5096.2 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 1-#9 top
(35 feet) 50 psf 6009.2 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#9 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 1-#9 top
70 psf 6922.2 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#9 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 1-#9 top
30 psf 5773.5 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#9 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top
(40 feet) 50 psf 6809.8 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top
70 psf 7846.2 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
4" [102mm]
Lintel Width = 4˝ Legend
Lintel Depth = 24˝ 1-#5 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 21.5˝ 1-#5 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi #3 @ 8.5˝ = use #3 stirrup @ 8.5˝ O/C
2112" [546mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi
24" [610mm]

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PART 6.2 US DESIGN GUIDE

ILL 4x24 (P. 2/2)

70 psf 6922.2

1-#9 top
30 psf 5773.5 1-#9 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝

(40 feet) 50 psf 6809.8

70 psf 7846.2

4" [102mm]
Lintel Width = 4˝ Legend
Lintel Depth = 24˝ 1-#5 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 21.5˝ 1-#5 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi #3 @ 8.5˝ = use #3 stirrup @ 8.5˝ O/C
2112" [546mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi
24" [610mm]

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PART 6.2 US DESIGN GUIDE

ILL 6x10 (P. 1/1)

70 psf 7819.1

Lintel Width = 6˝ Legend

4" [197mm]

6" [152mm]
Lintel Depth = 10˝ 1-#4 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 7.75˝ 1-#4 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi #3 @ 3.75˝ = use #3 stirrup @ 3.5˝ O/C
73
10" [254mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi

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PART 6.2 US DESIGN GUIDE

ILL 6x12 (P. 1/1)

6" [152mm] Lintel Width = 6˝ Legend

Lintel Depth = 12˝ 1-#5 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 9.75˝ 1-#5 bot.= bottom rebar
4" [248mm]

F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 4.5˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 4.5˝ O/C
12" [305mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi
93

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PART 6.2 US DESIGN GUIDE

ILL 6x16 (P. 1/2)

Minimum Reinforcement for Lintels in Load Bearing Walls
Ground Total Factored Carrying Second Storey Wood Frame + Light Frame Roof
Floor Clear snow Uniform Load Lintel Span - Feet
Spanfeet load psf lbs/ft
3 ft 4 ft 5 ft 6 ft 7 ft 8 ft 9 ft 10 ft 11 ft
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top
30 psf 1832.0 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
(10 feet) 50 psf 2128.1 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
70 psf 2424.2 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
30 psf 2407.9 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
(15 feet) 50 psf 2827.4 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 5.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top
70 psf 3246.9 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 5.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top
30 psf 3085.2 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 5.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top
(20 feet) 50 psf 3628.0 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 5.5˝ #3 @ 5.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top
70 psf 4170.9 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. #3 2-#6 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 5.5˝ @ 5.5˝ 2-#3 @ 5.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top
30 psf 3747.1 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 5.5˝ 2-#3 @ 5.5˝ 2-#3 @ 5.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top
(25 feet) 50 psf 4405.1 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 5.5˝ 2-#3 @ 5.5˝ #3 @ 5.5˝ 2-#3 @ 5.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top
70 psf 5063.1 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 5.5˝ 2-#3 @ 5.5˝ 2-#3 @ 5.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#6 top
30 psf 4650.1 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 5.5˝ 2-#3 @ 5.5˝ 2-#3 @ 5.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top
(30 feet) 50 psf 5472.6 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 5.5˝ 2-#3 @ 5.5˝ 2-#3 @ 5.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#6 top
70 psf 6295.1 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 5.5˝ 2-#3 @ 5.5˝ 2-#3 @ 5.5˝ 2-#3 @ 5.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top
30 psf 5117.0 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 5.5˝ 2-#3 @ 5.5˝ 2-#3 @ 5.5˝ 2-#3 @ 5.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#6 top
(35 feet) 50 psf 6029.9 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 5.5˝ 2-#3 @ 5.5˝ 2-#3 @ 5.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top
70 psf 6942.9 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 5.5˝ 2-#3 @ 5.5˝ 2-#3 @ 5.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#6 top
30 psf 5794.2 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 5.5˝ #3 @ 5.5˝ 2-#3 @ 5.5˝ 2-#3 @ 5.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top
(40 feet) 50 psf 6830.6 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 5.5˝ 2-#3 @ 5.5˝ 2-#3 @ 5.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#6 top
70 psf 7866.9 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 5.5˝ #3 @ 5.5˝ 2-#3 @ 5.5˝ 2-#3 @ 5.5˝

6" [152mm] Lintel Width = 6˝ Legend

Lintel Depth = 16˝ 1-#5 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 13.75˝ 1-#5 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 6.5˝ O/C
4" [349mm]
16" [406mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi
133

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PART 6.2 US DESIGN GUIDE

ILL 6x16 (P. 2/2)

70 psf 4170.9

30 psf 3747.1

(25 feet) 50 psf 4405.1

70 psf 5063.1

30 psf 4650.1

(30 feet) 50 psf 5472.6

70 psf 6295.1

30 psf 5117.0

(35 feet) 50 psf 6029.9

70 psf 6942.9

30 psf 5794.2

(40 feet) 50 psf 6830.6

70 psf 7866.9

6" [152mm] Lintel Width = 6˝ Legend

Lintel Depth = 16˝ 1-#5 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 13.75˝ 1-#5 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 6.5˝ O/C
4" [349mm]
16" [406mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi
133

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PART 6.2 US DESIGN GUIDE

ILL 6x20 (P. 1/2)

Minimum Reinforcement for Lintels in Load Bearing Walls
Floor Clear Ground snow Total Factored Carrying Second Storey Wood Frame + Light Frame Roof
Uniform Load Lintel Span - Feet
Spanfeet load psf lbs/ft
3 ft 4 ft 5 ft 6 ft 7 ft 8 ft 9 ft 10 ft 11 ft
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top
30 psf 1863.9 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top
(10 feet) 50 psf 2160.0 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top
70 psf 2456.1 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top
30 psf 2439.8 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
(15 feet) 50 psf 2859.2 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
70 psf 3278.7 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
30 psf 3117.0 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
(20 feet) 50 psf 3659.9 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top
70 psf 4202.7 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
30 psf 3779.0 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top
(25 feet) 50 psf 4436.9 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top
70 psf 5094.9 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top
30 psf 4682.0 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top
(30 feet) 50 psf 5504.5 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top
70 psf 6326.9 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top
30 psf 5148.8 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#9 top
(35 feet) 50 psf 6061.8 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#9 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top
70 psf 6974.7 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top
30 psf 5826.1 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top
(40 feet) 50 psf 6862.4 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top
70 psf 7898.7 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
6" [152mm] 6" [152mm] Lintel Width = 6˝ Legend
Lintel Depth = 20˝ 1-#9 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 17.5˝ 1-#9 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 8.5˝ O/C
1712" [445mm]

1712" [445mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi
20" [508mm]

20" [508mm]

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70 psf 6326.9

1-#9 top
30 psf 5148.8 1-#9 bot.
#3 @ 7˝

(35 feet) 50 psf 6061.8

70 psf 6974.7

30 psf 5826.1

(40 feet) 50 psf 6862.4

70 psf 7898.7

6" [152mm] 6" [152mm] Lintel Width = 6˝ Legend

Lintel Depth = 20˝ 1-#9 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 17.5˝ 1-#9 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 8.5˝ O/C
1712" [445mm]

1712" [445mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi
20" [508mm]

20" [508mm]

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Total Fac- Minimum Reinforcement for Lintels in Load Bearing Walls
tored Carrying Second Storey Wood Frame + Light Frame Roof
Floor Clear Ground snow Uniform Lintel Span - Feet
Spanfeet load psf Load
lbs/ft 3 ft 4 ft 5 ft 6 ft 7 ft 8 ft 9 ft 10 ft 11 ft
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
30 psf 1895.7 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
(10 feet) 50 psf 2191.8 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
70 psf 2487.9 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
30 psf 2471.6 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
(15 feet) 50 psf 2891.0 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
70 psf 3310.5 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
30 psf 3148.8 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
(20 feet) 50 psf 3691.7 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
70 psf 4234.5 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
30 psf 3810.8 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
(25 feet) 50 psf 4468.8 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top
70 psf 5126.7 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
30 psf 4713.8 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top
(30 feet) 50 psf 5536.3 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top
70 psf 6358.7 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top
30 psf 5180.6 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top
(35 feet) 50 psf 6093.6 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top
70 psf 7006.5 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top
30 psf 5857.9 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top
(40 feet) 50 psf 6894.2 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top
70 psf 7930.5 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝

6" [152mm] 6" [152mm]

Lintel Width = 6˝ Legend
Lintel Depth = 24˝ 1-#9 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 21.5˝ 1-#9 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 10.5˝ O/C
13" [554mm]

13" [554mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi
24" [610mm]

24" [610mm]
2116

2116

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Minimum Reinforcement for Lintels in Load Bearing Walls
Total Factored Carrying Second Storey Wood Frame + Light Frame Roof
Floor Clear Ground snow Uniform Load Lintel Span - Feet
Spanfeet load psf lbs/ft
12 ft 13 ft 14 ft 15 ft 16 ft 17 ft 18 ft 19 ft 20 ft
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top
30 psf 1895.7 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 2-#6 top
(10 feet) 50 psf 2191.8 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 2-#6 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top
70 psf 2487.9 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top
30 psf 2471.6 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top
(15 feet) 50 psf 2891.0 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top
70 psf 3310.5 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top 1-#9 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top
30 psf 3148.8 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 1-#9 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top
(20 feet) 50 psf 3691.7 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top
70 psf 4234.5 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
2-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top
30 psf 3810.8 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#8 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top
(25 feet) 50 psf 4468.8 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top
70 psf 5126.7 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top
30 psf 4713.8 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
2-#6 top 1-#9 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top
(30 feet) 50 psf 5536.3 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#9 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top
70 psf 6358.7 1-#9 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top
30 psf 5180.6 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
2-#6 top 1-#9 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top
(35 feet) 50 psf 6093.6 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#8+1-#5 top 2-#8 top
70 psf 7006.5 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 2-#8 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
2-#6 top 1-#9 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top
30 psf 5857.9 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#8+1-#5 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top
(40 feet) 50 psf 6894.2 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top
70 psf 7930.5 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝

6" [152mm] 6" [152mm]

13" [554mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi
24" [610mm]

24" [610mm]
2116

2116

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ILL 8x10 (P. 1/1)

Lintel Width = 8˝ Legend

5" [193mm]

8" [203mm]
Lintel Depth = 10˝ 1-#5 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 7.6˝ 1-#5 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 3.75˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 3.75˝ O/C
78
10" [254mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi

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ILL 8x12 (P. 1/2)

1-#5 top 1-#5 top

70 psf 8255.0 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot.
#3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝

8" [203mm] 8" [203mm] Lintel Width = 8˝ Legend

912" [241mm]

Lintel Depth = 12˝ 1-#5 top = top rebar

Effective Depth = 9.5˝ 1-#5 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 4.5˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 4.5˝ O/C
12" [305mm]

12" [305mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi

* Check applicability limits table 3 to use this chart

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PART 6.2 US DESIGN GUIDE

ILL 8x12 (P. 2/2)

Minimum Reinforcement for Lintels in Load Bearing Walls
Total Factored Carrying Second Storey Wood Frame + Light Frame Roof
Floor Clear Ground snow Lintel Span - Feet
Uniform Load
Spanfeet load psf lbs/ft
12 ft 13 ft 14 ft 15 ft 16 ft 17 ft 18 ft 19 ft 20 ft
2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top
30 psf 1894.0 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ 2-#3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝
1-#8 top 2-#6 top
(10 feet) 50 psf 2209.9 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot.
#3 @ 4.5˝ 2-#3 @ 4.5˝
2-#6 top
70 psf 2525.7 2-#6 bot.
2-#3 @ 4.5˝
2-#6 top
30 psf 2497.2 2-#6 bot.
2-#3 @ 4.5˝

(15 feet) 50 psf 2944.6

70 psf 3392.0

30 psf 3206.6

(20 feet) 50 psf 3785.6

70 psf 4364.6

30 psf 3899.9

(25 feet) 50 psf 4601.8

70 psf 5303.6

30 psf 4845.8

(30 feet) 50 psf 5723.1

70 psf 6600.4

30 psf 5334.7

(35 feet) 50 psf 6308.5

70 psf 7282.4

30 psf 6044.1

(40 feet) 50 psf 7149.5

70 psf 8255.0

8" [203mm] 8" [203mm] Lintel Width = 8˝ Legend

912" [241mm]

Lintel Depth = 12˝ 1-#5 top = top rebar

Effective Depth = 9.5˝ 1-#5 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 4.5˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 4.5˝ O/C
12" [305mm]

12" [305mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi

* Check applicability limits table 3 to use this chart

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PART 6.2 US DESIGN GUIDE

ILL 8x16 (P. 1/2)

Minimum Reinforcement for Lintels in Load Bearing Walls
Total Factored
Floor Clear Ground snow Carrying Second Storey Wood Frame + Light Frame Roof
Uniform Load
Spanfeet load psf Lintel Span - Feet
lbs/ft
3 ft 4 ft 5 ft 6 ft 7 ft 8 ft 9 ft 10 ft 11 ft
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top
30 psf 1934.8 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
(10 feet) 50 psf 2250.6 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
70 psf 2566.5 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
30 psf 2537.9 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
(15 feet) 50 psf 2985.4 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top
70 psf 3432.8 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top
30 psf 3247.3 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top
(20 feet) 50 psf 3826.3 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top
70 psf 4405.4 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top
30 psf 3940.7 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
(25 feet) 50 psf 4642.5 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
70 psf 5344.4 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top
30 psf 4886.5 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
(30 feet) 50 psf 5763.8 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
70 psf 6641.1 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
30 psf 5375.5 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
(35 feet) 50 psf 6349.3 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top
70 psf 7323.1 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
30 psf 6084.9 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top
(40 feet) 50 psf 7190.3 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top
70 psf 8295.7 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝

8" [203mm] 8" [203mm] Lintel Width = 8˝ Legend

Lintel Depth = 16˝ 1-#5 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 13.5˝ 1-#5 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 6.5˝ O/C
1312" [343mm]

1312" [343mm]
16" [406mm]

16" [406mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi

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ILL 8x16 (P. 2/2)

(20 feet) 50 psf 3826.3

70 psf 4405.4

30 psf 3940.7

(25 feet) 50 psf 4642.5

70 psf 5344.4

30 psf 4886.5

(30 feet) 50 psf 5763.8

70 psf 6641.1

30 psf 5375.5

(35 feet) 50 psf 6349.3

70 psf 7323.1

30 psf 6084.9

(40 feet) 50 psf 7190.3

70 psf 8295.7

8" [203mm] 8" [203mm] Lintel Width = 8˝ Legend

Lintel Depth = 16˝mm) 1-#5 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 13.5˝ 1-#5 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 6.5˝ O/C
1312" [343mm]

1312" [343mm]
16" [406mm]

16" [406mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi

* Check applicability limits table 3 to use this chart

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PART 6.2 US DESIGN GUIDE

ILL 8x20 (P. 1/2)

Minimum Reinforcement for Lintels in Load Bearing Walls
Total Factored Carrying Second Storey Wood Frame + Light Frame Roof
Floor Clear Ground snow Uniform Load Lintel Span - Feet
Spanfeet load psf lbs/ft
3 ft 4 ft 5 ft 6 ft 7 ft 8 ft 9 ft 10 ft 11 ft
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
30 psf 1975.6 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
(10 feet) 50 psf 2291.4 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
70 psf 2607.2 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
30 psf 2578.7 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
(15 feet) 50 psf 3026.1 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
70 psf 3473.5 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
30 psf 3288.1 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
(20 feet) 50 psf 3867.1 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top
70 psf 4446.1 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
30 psf 3981.4 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top
(25 feet) 50 psf 4683.3 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top
70 psf 5385.1 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top
30 psf 4927.3 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top
(30 feet) 50 psf 5804.6 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#9 top
70 psf 6681.9 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#9 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1#6+1-#5 top 1-#8 top
30 psf 5416.2 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top
(35 feet) 50 psf 6390.1 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top
70 psf 7363.9 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top
30 psf 6125.6 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top
(40 feet) 50 psf 7231.0 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 2-#8 top
70 psf 8336.5 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 2-#8 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝

8" [203mm] 8" [203mm] Lintel Width = 8˝ Legend

Lintel Depth = 20˝ 1-#6 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 17.5˝ 1-#6 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 8.5˝ O/C˝
1712" [445mm]

1712" [445mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi
20" [508mm]

20" [508mm]

* Check applicability limits table 3 to use this chart

48
PART 6.2 US DESIGN GUIDE

ILL 8x20 (P. 2/2)

Total Minimum Reinforcement for Lintels in Load Bearing Walls
Ground Factored Carrying Second Storey Wood Frame + Light Frame Roof
Floor Clear snow Uniform Lintel Span - Feet
Spanfeet load psf Load
lbs/ft 12 ft 13 ft 14 ft 15 ft 16 ft 17 ft 18 ft 19 ft 20 ft
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top
30 psf 1975.6 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top
(10 feet) 50 psf 2291.4 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top
70 psf 2607.2 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 1-#8+1-#6 top
30 psf 2578.7 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top
(15 feet) 50 psf 3026.1 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
70 psf 3473.5 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
2-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top
30 psf 3288.1 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#8 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
(20 feet) 50 psf 3867.1 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
70 psf 4446.1 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
30 psf 3981.4 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
2-#6 top 1-#9 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top
(25 feet) 50 psf 4683.3 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
70 psf 5385.1 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
30 psf 4927.3 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
(30 feet) 50 psf 5804.6 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
70 psf 6681.9 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
30 psf 5416.2 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
(35 feet) 50 psf 6390.1 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
70 psf 7363.9 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#8+1-#5 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
30 psf 6125.6 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
(40 feet) 50 psf 7231.0 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
2-#9 top 2-#9 top
70 psf 8336.5 2-#9 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝

8" [203mm] 8" [203mm] Lintel Width = 8˝ Legend

Lintel Depth = 20˝ 1-#6 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 17.5˝ 1-#6 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 8.5˝ O/C˝
1712" [445mm]

1712" [445mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi
20" [508mm]

20" [508mm]

* Check applicability limits table 3 to use this chart

49
PART 6.2 US DESIGN GUIDE

ILL 8x24 (P. 1/2)

Minimum Reinforcement for Lintels in Load Bearing Walls
Ground Total Factored Carrying Second Storey Wood Frame + Light Frame Roof
Floor Clear snow Uniform Load Lintel Span - Feet
Spanfeet load psf lbs/ft
3 ft 4 ft 5 ft 6 ft 7 ft 8 ft 9 ft 10 ft 11 ft
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
30 psf 2016.3 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
(10 feet) 50 psf 2332.1 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
70 psf 2648.0 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
30 psf 2619.4 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
(15 feet) 50 psf 3066.9 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
70 psf 3514.3 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
30 psf 3328.8 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
(20 feet) 50 psf 3907.8 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
70 psf 4486.9 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
30 psf 4022.2 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
(25 feet) 50 psf 4724.0 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top
70 psf 5425.9 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
30 psf 4968.0 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top
(30 feet) 50 psf 5845.3 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top
70 psf 6722.7 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top
30 psf 5457.0 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top
(35 feet) 50 psf 6430.8 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top
70 psf 7404.6 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top
30 psf 6166.4 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top
(40 feet) 50 psf 7271.8 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top
70 psf 8377.2 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝

8" [203mm] 8" [203mm]

Lintel Width = 8˝ Legend
Lintel Depth = 24˝ 1-#6 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 21.5˝ 1-#6 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 8.5˝ O/C
1" [546mm]

1" [546mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi
24" [610mm]

24" [610mm]
212

212

* Check applicability limits table 3 to use this chart

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ILL 8x24 (P. 2/2)

Minimum Reinforcement for Lintels in Load Bearing Walls
Ground Total Factored Carrying Second Storey Wood Frame + Light Frame Roof
Floor Clear snow Uniform Load Lintel Span - Feet
Spanfeet load psf lbs/ft
12 ft 13 ft 14 ft 15 ft 16 ft 17 ft 18 ft 19 ft 20 ft
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top
30 psf 2016.3 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 2-#6 top
(10 feet) 50 psf 2332.1 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 2-#6 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top
70 psf 2648.0 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top
30 psf 2619.4 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top
(15 feet) 50 psf 3066.9 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top
70 psf 3514.3 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top
30 psf 3328.8 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top
(20 feet) 50 psf 3907.8 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
70 psf 4486.9 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
2-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top
30 psf 4022.2 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#8 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
(25 feet) 50 psf 4724.0 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
70 psf 5425.9 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#8 top 2-#6 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
30 psf 4968.0 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
(30 feet) 50 psf 5845.3 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
70 psf 6722.7 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
30 psf 5457.0 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
(35 feet) 50 psf 6430.8 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
70 psf 7404.6 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
30 psf 6166.4 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
(40 feet) 50 psf 7271.8 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
70 psf 8377.2 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝

8" [203mm] 8" [203mm]

1" [546mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi
24" [610mm]

24" [610mm]
212

212

* Check applicability limits table 3 to use this chart

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ILL 10x10 (P. 1/2)

Lintel Width = 10˝ Legend

785" [193mm]

10" [254mm] 10" [254mm]

Lintel Depth = 10˝ 1-#5 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 7.6˝ 1-#5 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 3.75˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 3.75˝ O/C
10" [254mm]

10" [254mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi

* Check applicability limits table 3 to use this chart

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ILL 10x10 (P. 2/2)

Minimum Reinforcement for Lintels in Load Bearing Walls
Ground Total Factored Carrying Second Storey Wood Frame + Light Frame Roof
Floor Clear snow Uniform Load Lintel Span - Feet
Spanfeet load psf lbs/ft
12 ft 13 ft 14 ft 15 ft 16 ft 17 ft 18 ft 19 ft 20 ft
2-#6 top 1-#9 top 1-#8+1-#6 top
30 psf 1899.1 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot.
2-#3 @ 3.75˝ #3 @ 3.75˝ 2-#3 @ 3.75˝
1-#9 top 1-#8+1-#6 top
(10 feet) 50 psf 2215.0 1-#9 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot.
#3 @ 3.75˝ 2-#3 @ 3.75˝
1-#8+1-#6 top
70 psf 2530.8 1-#8+1-#6 bot.
2-#3 @ 3.75˝
1-#8+1-#6 top
30 psf 2502.3 1-#8+1-#6 bot.
2-#3 @ 3.75˝

(15 feet) 50 psf 2949.7

70 psf 3397.1

30 psf 3211.7

(20 50 psf 3790.7

feet)

70 psf 4369.7

30 psf 3905.0

(25 50 psf 4606.9

feet)

70 psf 5308.7

30 psf 4850.9

(30 50 psf 5728.2

feet)

70 psf 6605.5

30 psf 5339.8

(35 50 psf 6313.6

feet)

70 psf 7287.5

30 psf 6049.2

(40 50 psf 7154.6

feet)

70 psf 8260.0

Lintel Width = 10˝ Legend

785" [193mm]

10" [254mm] 10" [254mm]

Lintel Depth = 10˝ 1-#5 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 7.6˝ 1-#5 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 3.75˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 3.75˝ O/C
10" [254mm]

10" [254mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi

* Check applicability limits table 3 to use this chart

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ILL 10x12 (P. 1/2)

Minimum Reinforcement for Lintels in Load Bearing Walls
Ground Total Factored Carrying Second Storey Wood Frame + Light Frame Roof
Floor Clear snow Uniform Load Lintel Span - Feet
Spanfeet load psf lbs/ft
3 ft 4 ft 5 ft 6 ft 7 ft 8 ft 9 ft 10 ft 11 ft
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
30 psf 1924.6 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. #3 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 4.5˝ @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ 2-#3 @ 4.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top
(10 feet) 50 psf 2240.4 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. #3 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 4.5˝ @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ 2-#3 @ 4.5˝ 2-#3 @ 4.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1#8 top
70 psf 2556.3 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. #3 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ 2-#3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1#8 top
30 psf 2527.7 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. #3 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ 2-#3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1#8 top 2-#6 top
(15 feet) 50 psf 2975.2 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. #3 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ 2-#3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ 2-#3 @ 4.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1#8 top 1-#9 top
70 psf 3422.6 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. #3 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#9 bot.
#3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ 2-#3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1#8 top 2-#6 top
30 psf 3237.1 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. #3 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot.
#3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ 2-#3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ 2-#3 @ 4.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1#8 top 2-#6 top
(20 feet) 50 psf 3816.2 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. #3 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot.
#3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ 2-#3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ 2-#3 @ 4.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#6 top
70 psf 4395.2 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. #3 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot.
#3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ 2-#3 @ 4.5˝ 2-#3 @ 4.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1#8 top 2-#6 top
30 psf 3930.5 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. #3 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot.
#3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ 2-#3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ 2-#3 @ 4.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1#8 top
(25 feet) 50 psf 4632.3 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. #3 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
#3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ @ 4.5˝ 2-#3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
70 psf 5334.2 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. #3 2-#5 bot.
#3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ @ 4.5˝ 2-#3 @ 4.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1#8 top
30 psf 4876.3 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. #3 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
#3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ @ 4.5˝ 2-#3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
(30 feet) 50 psf 5753.6 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. #3 2-#5 bot.
#3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ @ 4.5˝ 2-#3 @ 4.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
70 psf 6631.0 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
#3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ 2-#3 @ 4.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
30 psf 5365.3 1-#5 bot.#3 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
@ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ 2-#3 @ 4.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
(35 feet) 50 psf 6339.1 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
#3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ 2-#3 @ 4.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top
70 psf 7312.9 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot.
#3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top
30 psf 6074.7 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot.
#3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top
(40 feet) 50 psf 7180.1 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot.
#3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top
70 psf 8285.5 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot.
#3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝ #3 @ 4.5˝

Lintel Width = 10˝ Legend

2" [241mm]

10" [254mm] 10" [254mm] Lintel Depth = 12˝ 1-#5 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 9.5˝ 1-#5 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 4.5˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 4.5˝ O/C
91

91
12" [305mm]

12" [305mm]

Fy = 60,000 ps

* Check applicability limits table 3 to use this chart

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ILL 10x12 (P. 2/2)

70 psf 3422.6

1-#8+1-#6 top
30 psf 3237.1 1-#8+1-#6 bot.
2-#3 @ 4.5˝

(20 feet) 50 psf 3816.2

70 psf 4395.2

30 psf 3930.5

(25 feet) 50 psf 4632.3

70 psf 5334.2

30 psf 4876.3

(30 feet) 50 psf 5753.6

70 psf 6631.0

30 psf 5365.3

(35 feet) 50 psf 6339.1

70 psf 7312.9

30 psf 6074.7

(40 feet) 50 psf 7180.1

70 psf 8285.5

Lintel Width = 10˝ Legend

2" [241mm]

10" [254mm] 10" [254mm] Lintel Depth = 12˝ 1-#5 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 9.5˝ 1-#5 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 4.5˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 4.5˝ O/C
91

91
12" [305mm]

12" [305mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi

* Check applicability limits table 3 to use this chart

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ILL 10x16 (P. 1/2)

Minimum Reinforcement for Lintels in Load Bearing Walls
Floor Clear Ground snow Total Factored Carrying Second Storey Wood Frame + Light Frame Roof
Uniform Load Lintel Span - Feet
Spanfeet load psf lbs/ft
3 ft 4 ft 5 ft 6 ft 7 ft 8 ft 9 ft 10 ft 11 ft
1-#6 top
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
1-#6 bot. #3 @
30 psf 1975.6 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. #3 1-#6 bot.
6.5˝
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
(10 feet) 50 psf 2291.4 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
70 psf 2607.2 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
30 psf 2578.7 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
(15 feet) 50 psf 3026.1 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top
70 psf 3473.5 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top
30 psf 3288.1 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top
(20 feet) 50 psf 3867.1 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top
70 psf 4446.1 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top
30 psf 3981.4 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top
(25 feet) 50 psf 4683.3 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top
70 psf 5385.1 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top
30 psf 4927.3 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top
(30 feet) 50 psf 5804.6 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top
70 psf 6681.9 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top
30 psf 5416.2 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#6 top
(35 feet) 50 psf 6390.1 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top
70 psf 7363.9 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top
30 psf 6125.6 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top
(40 feet) 50 psf 7231.0 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
70 psf 8336.5 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝

10" [254mm] 10" [254mm] Lintel Width = 10˝ Legend

Lintel Depth = 16˝ 1-#6 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 13.5˝ 1-#6 bot.= bottom rebar
1312" [343mm]

1312" [343mm]

F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 6.5˝ O/C
16" [406mm]

16" [406mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi

* Check applicability limits table 3 to use this chart

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70 psf 5385.1

30 psf 4927.3

(30 50 psf 5804.6

feet)

70 psf 6681.9

30 psf 5416.2

(35 50 psf 6390.1

feet)

70 psf 7363.9

30 psf 6125.6

(40 50 psf 7231.0

feet)

70 psf 8336.5

10" [254mm] 10" [254mm] Lintel Width = 10˝ Legend

Lintel Depth = 16˝ 1-#6 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 13.5˝ 1-#6 bot.= bottom rebar
1312" [343mm]

1312" [343mm]

F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 6.5˝ O/C
16" [406mm]

16" [406mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi

* Check applicability limits table 3 to use this chart

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ILL 10x20 (P. 1/2)

Minimum Reinforcement for Lintels in Load Bearing Walls
Total Factored Carrying Second Storey Wood Frame + Light Frame Roof
Floor Clear Ground snow Uniform Load Lintel Span - Feet
Spanfeet load psf lbs/ft
3 ft 4 ft 5 ft 6 ft 7 ft 8 ft 9 ft 10 ft 11 ft
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
30 psf 2026.5 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
(10 feet) 50 psf 2342.3 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
70 psf 2658.2 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
30 psf 2629.6 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
(15 feet) 50 psf 3077.0 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
70 psf 3524.5 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
30 psf 3339.0 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
(20 feet) 50 psf 3918.0 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top
70 psf 4497.1 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
30 psf 4032.4 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top
(25 feet) 50 psf 4734.2 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top
70 psf 5436.1 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top
30 psf 4978.2 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top
(30 feet) 50 psf 5855.5 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. #3 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#8+1-#5 top
70 psf 6732.8 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. #3 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top
30 psf 5467.2 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top
(35 feet) 50 psf 6441.0 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top
70 psf 7414.8 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top
30 psf 6176.6 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top
(40 feet) 50 psf 7282.0 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top
70 psf 8387.4 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5’ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝

10" [254mm] 10" [254mm] Lintel Width = 10˝ Legend

Lintel Depth = 20˝ 1-#6 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 17.5˝ 1-#6 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 8.5˝ O/C
1" [445mm]

1" [445mm]
20" [508mm]

20" [508mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi
172

172

* Check applicability limits table 3 to use this chart

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PART 6.2 US DESIGN GUIDE

ILL 10x20 (P. 2/2)

Minimum Reinforcement for Lintels in Load Bearing Walls
Floor Clear Ground snow Total Factored Carrying Second Storey Wood Frame + Light Frame Roof
Uniform Load Lintel Span - Feet
Spanfeet load psf lbs/ft
12 ft 13 ft 14 ft 15 ft 16 ft 17 ft 18 ft 19 ft 20 ft
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top
30 psf 2026.5 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top 1-#8+1-#6 top
(10 feet) 50 psf 2342.3 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top
70 psf 2658.2 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top
30 psf 2629.6 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top
50 psf 3077.0 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot.
(15 feet) 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#9+1-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top
2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top
70 psf 3524.5 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8
bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
2-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top
30 psf 3339.0 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#8 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
(20 feet) 50 psf 3918.0 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top 2-#9 top
70 psf 4497.1 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot. 2-#9 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#8 top 2-#6 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
30 psf 4032.4 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
2-#6 top 1-#9 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
(25 feet) 50 psf 4734.2 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
2-#6 top 1-#9 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
70 psf 5436.1 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
2-#6 top 1-#9 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
30 psf 4978.2 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
(30 feet) 50 psf 5855.5 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
70 psf 6732.8 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
30 psf 5467.2 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
(35 feet) 50 psf 6441.0 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
2-#8 top 2-#8 top 2-#9 top
70 psf 7414.8 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#8+1-#5 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
30 psf 6176.6 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top
(40 feet) 50 psf 7282.0 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot.
2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top
70 psf 8387.4 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot.
2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝

10" [254mm] 10" [254mm] Lintel Width = 10˝ Legend

Lintel Depth = 20˝ 1-#6 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 17.5˝ 1-#6 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 8.5˝ O/C
1" [445mm]

1" [445mm]
20" [508mm]

20" [508mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi
172

172

* Check applicability limits table 3 to use this chart

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PART 6.2 US DESIGN GUIDE

ILL 10x24 (P. 1/2)

Minimum Reinforcement for Lintels in Load Bearing Walls
Floor Clear Ground snow Total Factored Carrying Second Storey Wood Frame + Light Frame Roof
Uniform Load Lintel Span - Feet
Spanfeet load psf lbs/ft
3 ft 4 ft 5 ft 6 ft 7 ft 8 ft 9 ft 10 ft 11 ft
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top
30 psf 2077.4 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top
(10 feet) 50 psf 2393.3 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top
70 psf 2709.1 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top
30 psf 2680.6 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top
(15 feet) 50 psf 3128.0 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top
70 psf 3575.4 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top
30 psf 3389.9 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top
(20 feet) 50 psf 3969.0 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top
70 psf 4548.0 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top
30 psf 4083.3 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top
(25 feet) 50 psf 4785.2 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top
70 psf 5487.0 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top
30 psf 5029.2 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top
(30 feet) 50 psf 5906.5 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top
70 psf 6783.8 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top
30 psf 5518.1 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top
(35 feet) 50 psf 6491.9 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top
70 psf 7465.8 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. #3 2-#6 bot.
no stirrups 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top
30 psf 6227.5 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. #3 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top
(40 feet) 50 psf 7332.9 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. #3 2-#6 bot.
no stirrups 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#8+1-#5 top
70 psf 8438.3 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. #3 1-#8+1-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝

10" [254mm] 10" [254mm] Lintel Width = 10˝ Legend

Lintel Depth = 24˝ 2-#6 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 21.5˝ 2-#6 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 8.5˝ O/C
2112" [546mm]

2112" [546mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi
24" [610mm]

24" [610mm]

* Check applicability limits table 3 to use this chart

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ILL 10x24 (P. 2/2)

Minimum Reinforcement for Lintels in Load Bearing Walls
Ground Total Factored Carrying Second Storey Wood Frame + Light Frame Roof
Floor Clear snow Uniform Load Lintel Span - Feet
Spanfeet load psf lbs/ft
12 ft 13 ft 14 ft 15 ft 16 ft 17 ft 18 ft 19 ft 20 ft
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top
30 psf 2077.4 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot.
no stirrups 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 2-#6 top
(10 feet) 50 psf 2393.3 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 2-#6 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top
70 psf 2709.1 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top
30 psf 2680.6 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top 1-#9 top 1-#8+1-#6 top
(15 feet) 50 psf 3128.0 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 1-#9 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top
70 psf 3575.4 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top
30 psf 3389.9 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top 1-#9 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top
(20 feet) 50 psf 3969.0 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 1-#9 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top
70 psf 4548.0 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
2-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top
30 psf 4083.3 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
1-#8 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
(25 feet) 50 psf 4785.2 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
70 psf 5487.0 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#8 top 2-#6 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
30 psf 5029.2 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
2-#6 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
(30 feet) 50 psf 5906.5 2-#6 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
70 psf 6783.8 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
30 psf 5518.1 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
(35 feet) 50 psf 6491.9 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
70 psf 7465.8 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
30 psf 6227.5 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
(40 feet) 50 psf 7332.9 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
70 psf 8438.3 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝

10" [254mm] 10" [254mm] Lintel Width = 10˝ Legend

Lintel Depth = 24˝ 2-#6 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 21.5˝ 2-#6 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 8.5˝ O/C
2112" [546mm]

2112" [546mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi
24" [610mm]

24" [610mm]

* Check applicability limits table 3 to use this chart

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Tables for Lintels in Load Bearing Walls Carrying Second Storey ICF + Light Frame Roof
ILH 4x10
ILH 4x12
ILH 4x16
ILH 4x20
ILH 4x24

ILH 6x10
ILH 6x12
ILH 6x16
ILH 6x20
ILH 6x24

ILH 8x10
ILH 8x12
ILH 8x16
ILH 8x20
ILH 8x24

ILH 10x10
ILH 10x12
ILH 10x16
ILH 10x20
ILH 10x24

Disclaimer
Amvic assumes no liability whatsoever with regards to the correct use of the lintel tables. It is the user’s responsibility to assess a specific
situation and determine if the limitations and assumptions given in sections 2.2 & 2.3 are satisfied in order to use the tables. It is also the user’s
* Check
responsibility to determine the correct table to use for the specific lintel being applicability limits table 3 to use this chart
considered.

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ILH 4x10 (P. 1/1)

Minimum Reinforcement for Lintels in Load Bearing Walls
Total Factored Carrying Second Storey ICF + Light Frame Roof
Floor Clear Ground snow Uniform Load Lintel Span - Feet
Spanfeet load psf lbs/ft
3 ft 4 ft 5 ft 6 ft
1-#4 top 1-#4 top 1-#5 top
30 psf 2393.9 1-#4 bot. 1-#4 bot. 1-#5 bot.
#3 @ 3.75˝ #3 @ 3.75˝ #3 @ 3.75˝
1-#4 top 1-#4 top
10 feet 50 psf 2709.7 1-#4 bot. 1-#4 bot.
#3 @ 3.75˝ #3 @ 3.75˝
1-#4 top 1-#4 top
70 psf 3025.5 1-#4 bot. 1-#4 bot.
#3 @ 3.75˝ #3 @ 3.75˝
1-#4 top 1-#4 top
30 psf 2997.0 1-#4 bot. 1-#4 bot.
#3 @ 3.75˝ #3 @ 3.75˝
1-#4 top 1-#4 top
15 feet 50 psf 3444.4 1-#4 bot. 1-#4 bot.
#3 @ 3.75˝ #3 @ 3.75˝
1-#4 top
70 psf 3891.9 1-#4 bot.
#3 @ 3.75˝
1-#4 top
30 psf 3706.4 1-#4 bot.
#3 @ 3.75˝
1-#4 top
20 feet 50 psf 4285.4 1-#4 bot.
#3 @ 3.75˝
1-#4 top
70 psf 4864.4 1-#4 bot.
#3 @ 3.75˝
1-#4 top
30 psf 4399.7 1-#4 bot.
#3 @ 3.75˝

25 feet 50 psf 5101.6

70 psf 5803.4

30 psf 5345.6

30 feet 50 psf 6222.9

70 psf 7100.2

30 psf 5834.6

35 feet 50 psf 6808.4

70 psf 7782.2

30 psf 6544.0

40 feet 50 psf 7649.4

70 psf 8754.8

Lintel Width = 4˝ Legend

16" [198mm]

4" [102mm] Lintel Depth = 10˝ 1-#4 top = top rebar

Effective Depth = 7.8˝ 1-#4 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi #3 @ 3.75˝ = use one #3 stirrup @ 3.75˝ O/C
713
10" [254mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi

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ILH 4x12 (P. 1/1)

70 psf 7110.3

1-#4 top
30 psf 5844.6 1-#4 bot.
#3 @ 4.5˝

35 feet 50 psf 6818.5

70 psf 7792.3

1-#4 top
30 psf 6554.0 1-#4 bot.
#3 @ 4.5˝

40 feet 50 psf 7659.4

70 psf 8764.9

Lintel Width = 4˝ Legend

4" [102mm]
16" [249mm]

Lintel Depth = 12˝ 1-#4 top = top rebar

Effective Depth = 9.8˝ 1-#4 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi #3 @ 4.5˝ = use one #3 stirrup @ 4.5˝ O/C
913
12" [305mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi

* Check applicability limits table 3 to use this chart

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ILH 4x16 (P. 1/1)

Minimum Reinforcement for Lintels in Load Bearing Walls
Total Factored Carrying Second Storey ICF + Light Frame Roof
Floor Clear Ground snow Uniform Load Lintel Span - Feet
Spanfeet load psf lbs/ft
3 ft 4 ft 5 ft 6 ft 7 ft 8 ft 9 ft
1-#4 top 1-#4 top 1-#4 top 1-#4 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top
30 psf 2423.9 1-#4 bot. 1-#4 bot. 1-#4 bot. 1-#4 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#4 top 1-#4 top 1-#4 top 1-#4 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top
10 feet 50 psf 2739.7 1-#4 bot. 1-#4 bot. 1-#4 bot. 1-#4 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#4 top 1-#4 top 1-#4 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top
70 psf 3055.6 1-#4 bot. 1-#4 bot. 1-#4 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#4 top 1-#4 top 1-#4 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top
30 psf 3027.0 1-#4 bot. 1-#4 bot. 1-#4 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#4 top 1-#4 top 1-#4 top 1-#5 top
15 feet 50 psf 3474.4 1-#4 bot. 1-#4 bot. 1-#4 bot. 1-#5 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#4 top 1-#4 top 1-#4 top 1-#5 top
70 psf 3921.9 1-#4 bot. 1-#4 bot. 1-#4 bot. 1-#5 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#4 top 1-#4 top 1-#4 top 1-#5 top
30 psf 3736.4 1-#4 bot. 1-#4 bot. 1-#4 bot. 1-#5 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#4 top 1-#4 top 1-#4 top
20 feet 50 psf 4315.4 1-#4 bot. 1-#4 bot. 1-#4 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#4 top 1-#4 top 1-#5 top
70 psf 4894.5 1-#4 bot. 1-#4 bot. 1-#5 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#4 top 1-#4 top 1-#5 top
30 psf 4429.8 1-#4 bot. 1-#4 bot. 1-#5 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#4 top 1-#4 top 1-#5 top
25 feet 50 psf 5131.6 1-#4 bot. 1-#4 bot. 1-#5 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#4 top 1-#4 top
70 psf 5833.5 1-#4 bot. 1-#4 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#4 top 1-#4 top
30 psf 5375.6 1-#4 bot. 1-#4 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#4 top 1-#4 top
30 feet 50 psf 6252.9 1-#4 bot. 1-#4 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#4 top 1-#4 top
70 psf 7130.2 1-#4 bot. 1-#4 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#4 top 1-#4 top
30 psf 5864.6 1-#4 bot. 1-#4 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#4 top 1-#5 top
35 feet 50 psf 6838.4 1-#4 bot. 1-#5 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#4 top
70 psf 7812.2 1-#4 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝
1-#4 top 1-#4 top
30 psf 6574.0 1-#4 bot. 1-#4 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#4 top
40 feet 50 psf 7679.4 1-#4 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝
1-#4 top
70 psf 8784.8 1-#4 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝

4" [102mm] Lintel Width = 4˝ Legend

Lintel Depth = 16˝ 1-#4 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 13.75˝ 1-#4 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi #3 @ 6.5˝ = use one #3 stirrup @ 6.5˝ O/C
11" [348mm]
16" [406mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi
1316

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ILH 4x20 (P. 1/2)

Minimum Reinforcement for Lintels in Load Bearing Walls
Ground Total Factored Carrying Second Storey ICF + Light Frame Roof
Floor Clear snow Uniform Load Lintel Span - Feet
Spanfeet load psf lbs/ft
3 ft 4 ft 5 ft 6 ft 7 ft 8 ft 9 ft 10 ft 11 ft
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top
30 psf 2444.4 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
(10 feet) 50 psf 2760.2 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
70 psf 3076.1 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
30 psf 3047.5 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top
(15 feet) 50 psf 3495.0 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top
70 psf 3942.4 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top
30 psf 3756.9 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top
(20 feet) 50 psf 4336.0 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top
70 psf 4915.0 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top
30 psf 4450.3 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 1-#9 top
(25 feet) 50 psf 5152.1 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#9 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 1-#9 top
70 psf 5854.0 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#9 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 1-#9 top
30 psf 5396.1 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#9 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 1-#9 top
(30 feet) 50 psf 6273.4 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#9 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top
70 psf 7150.8 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 1-#9 top
30 psf 5885.1 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#9 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top
(35 feet) 50 psf 6858.9 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top
70 psf 7832.7 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 1-#9 top
30 psf 6594.5 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#9 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 1-#9 top
(40 feet) 50 psf 7699.9 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#9 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top
70 psf 8805.3 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝

4" [102mm] Lintel Width = 4˝ Legend

Lintel Depth = 20˝ 1-#4 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 17.5˝ 1-#4 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi #3 @ 7˝ = use #3 stirrup @ 7˝ O/C
2" [445mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi
20" [508mm]

171

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ILH 4x20 (P. 2/2)

70 psf 5854.0

30 psf 5396.1

(30 feet) 50 psf 6273.4

70 psf 7150.8

30 psf 5885.1

(35 feet) 50 psf 6858.9

70 psf 7832.7

30 psf 6594.5

(40 feet) 50 psf 7699.9

70 psf 8805.3

4" [102mm] Lintel Width = 4˝ Legend

Lintel Depth = 20˝ 1-#4 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 17.5˝ 1-#4 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi #3 @ 7˝ = use #3 stirrup @ 7˝ O/C
2" [445mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi
20" [508mm]

171

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ILH 4x24 (P. 1/2)

Total Minimum Reinforcement for Lintels in Load Bearing Walls
Ground Factored Carrying Second Storey ICF + Light Frame Roof
Floor Clear snow Uniform Lintel Span - Feet
Spanfeet load psf Load
lbs/ft 3 ft 4 ft 5 ft 6 ft 7 ft 8 ft 9 ft 10 ft 11 ft
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top
30 psf 2464.2 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot.
No stirrups No stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top
(10 feet) 50 psf 2780.0 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot.
No stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top
70 psf 3095.8 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot.
No stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top
30 psf 3067.3 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot.
No stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
(15 feet) 50 psf 3514.7 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
No stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
70 psf 3962.1 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
No stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
30 psf 3776.7 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
No stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top
(20 feet) 50 psf 4355.7 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot.
No stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top
70 psf 4934.7 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot.
No stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top
30 psf 4470.0 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top
(25 feet) 50 psf 5171.9 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top
70 psf 5873.7 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top
30 psf 5415.9 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 1-#9 top
(30 feet) 50 psf 6293.2 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#9 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top
70 psf 7170.5 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top
30 psf 5904.8 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top
(35 feet) 50 psf 6878.7 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top
70 psf 7852.5 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top
30 psf 6614.2 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top
(40 feet) 50 psf 7719.6 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#8 top
70 psf 8825.1 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#8 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
4" [102mm]

Lintel Width = 4˝ Legend

Lintel Depth = 24˝ 1-#4 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 21.5˝ 1-#4 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi #3 @ 8.5˝ = use #3 stirrup @ 8.5˝ O/C
2112" [546mm]
24" [610mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi

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ILH 4x24 (P. 2/2)

(30 feet) 50 psf 6293.2

70 psf 7170.5

1-#9 top
30 psf 5904.8 1-#9 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝

(35 feet) 50 psf 6878.7

70 psf 7852.5

30 psf 6614.2

(40 feet) 50 psf 7719.6

70 psf 8825.1

4" [102mm]

Lintel Width = 4˝ Legend

Lintel Depth = 24˝ 1-#4 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 21.5˝ 1-#4 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi #3 @ 8.5˝ = use #3 stirrup @ 8.5˝ O/C
2112" [546mm]
24" [610mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi

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ILH 6x10 (P. 1/1)

70 psf 7505.1

1-#4 top
30 psf 6239.4 1-#4 bot.
#3 @ 3.75˝
1-#5 top
(35 feet) 50 psf 7213.2 1-#5 bot.
#3 @ 3.75˝

70 psf 8187.0

1-#5 top
30 psf 6948.8 1-#5 bot.
#3 @ 3.75˝

(40 feet) 50 psf 8054.2

70 psf 9159.6

Lintel Width = 6˝ Legend

4" [197mm]

6" [152mm]
Lintel Depth = 10˝ 1-#5 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 7.8˝ 1-#5 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi #3 @ 3.75˝ = use one #3 stirrup @ 3.75˝ O/C
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10" [254mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi

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ILH 6x12 (P. 1/1)

6" [152mm] Lintel Width = 6˝ Legend

Lintel Depth = 12˝ 1-#5 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 9.75˝ 1-#5 bot.= bottom rebar
4" [248mm]

F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi #3 @ 4.5˝ = use one #3 stirrup @ 4.5˝ O/C
12" [305mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi
93

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PART 6.2 US DESIGN GUIDE

ILH 6x16 (P. 1/1)

6" [152mm] 6" [152mm] Lintel Width = 6˝ Legend

Lintel Depth = 16˝ 1-#6 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 13.75˝ 1-#7 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 6.5˝ O/C
4" [349mm]

4" [349mm]
16" [406mm]

16" [406mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi
133

133

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PART 6.2 US DESIGN GUIDE

ILH 6x20 (P. 1/2)

Total Factored Minimum Reinforcement for Lintels in Load Bearing Walls
Ground Carrying Second Storey ICF + Light Frame Roof
Floor Clear Uniform
snow Lintel Span - Feet
Spanfeet Load
load psf lbs/ft 3 ft 4 ft 5 ft 6 ft 7 ft 8 ft 9 ft 10 ft 11 ft
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
30 psf 2875.1 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
(10 feet) 50 psf 3191.0 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
70 psf 3506.8 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
30 psf 3478.3 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
(15 feet) 50 psf 3925.7 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6 top
70 psf 4373.1 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top
30 psf 4187.7 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top
(20 feet) 50 psf 4766.7 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top
70 psf 5345.7 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top
30 psf 4881.0 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top
(25 feet) 50 psf 5582.9 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#9 top
70 psf 6284.7 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#9 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top
30 psf 5826.9 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#9 top
(30 feet) 50 psf 6704.2 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#9 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8+1-#5 top
70 psf 7581.5 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 1-#8 top
30 psf 6315.8 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 1-#8 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top
(35 feet) 50 psf 7289.6 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top
70 psf 8263.5 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top
30 psf 7025.2 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top
(40 feet) 50 psf 8130.6 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#5 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top
70 psf 9236.0 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#5 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ #3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝

6" [152mm] 6" [152mm] Lintel Width = 6˝ Legend

Lintel Depth = 20˝ 1-#9 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 17.5˝ 1-#9 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 8.5˝ O/C
1712" [445mm]

1712" [445mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi
20" [508mm]

20" [508mm]

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ILH 6x20 (P. 2/2)

70 psf 6284.7

30 psf 5826.9

(30 50 psf 6704.2

feet)

70 psf 7581.5

30 psf 6315.8

(35
50 psf 7289.6
feet)

70 psf 8263.5

30 psf 7025.2

(40 50 psf 8130.6

feet)

70 psf 9236.0

6" [152mm] 6" [152mm] Lintel Width = 6˝ Legend

Lintel Depth = 20˝ 1-#9 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 17.5˝ 1-#9 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 8.5˝ O/C
1712" [445mm]

1712" [445mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi
20" [508mm]

20" [508mm]

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PART 6.2 US DESIGN GUIDE

ILH 6x24 (P. 1/2)

Minimum Reinforcement for Lintels in Load Bearing Walls
Floor Ground Total Factored Carrying Second Storey ICF + Light Frame Roof
Clear snow Uniform Load Lintel Span - Feet
Spanfeet load psf lbs/ft
3 ft 4 ft 5 ft 6 ft 7 ft 8 ft 9 ft 10 ft 11 ft
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
30 psf 2905.7 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
(10 feet) 50 psf 3221.5 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
70 psf 3537.3 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
30 psf 3508.8 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
(15 feet) 50 psf 3956.2 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
70 psf 4403.7 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
30 psf 4218.2 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
(20 feet) 50 psf 4797.2 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top
70 psf 5376.2 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
30 psf 4911.5 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top
(25 feet) 50 psf 5613.4 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top
70 psf 6315.2 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top
30 psf 5857.4 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top
(30 feet) 50 psf 6734.7 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top
70 psf 7612.0 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top
30 psf 6346.4 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top
(35 feet) 50 psf 7320.2 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top
70 psf 8294.0 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top
30 psf 7055.7 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top
(40 feet) 50 psf 8161.2 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top
70 psf 9266.6 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝

6" [152mm] 6" [152mm]

13" [554mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi
24" [610mm]

24" [610mm]
2116

2116

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ILH 6x24 (P. 2/2)

70 psf 7612.0

2-#6 top
30 psf 6346.4 2-#6 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#8+1-#5 top
(35 feet) 50 psf 7320.2 1-#8+1-#5 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝

70 psf 8294.0

1-#8+1-#5 top
30 psf 7055.7 1-#8+1-#5 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝

(40 feet) 50 psf 8161.2

70 psf 9266.6

6" [152mm] 6" [152mm]

13" [554mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi
24" [610mm]

24" [610mm]
2116

2116

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ILH 8x10 (P. 1/1)

Lintel Width = 8˝ Legend

5" [193mm]

8" [203mm]
Lintel Depth = 10˝ 1-#5 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 7.75˝ 1-#5 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 3.75˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 3.75˝ O/C
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10" [254mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi

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ILH 8x12 (P. 1/1)

8" [203mm] 8" [203mm]

Lintel Width = 8˝ Legend
912" [241mm]

912" [241mm]

Lintel Depth = 12˝ 1-#5 top = top rebar

Effective Depth = 9.75˝ 1-#5 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 4.5˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 4.5˝ O/C
12" [305mm]

12" [305mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi

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ILH 8x16 (P. 1/1)

8" [203mm] 8" [203mm] Lintel Width = 8˝ Legend

Lintel Depth = 16˝ 1-#6 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 13.6˝ 1-#6 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 6.5˝ O/C
1312" [343mm]

1312" [343mm]
16" [406mm]

16" [406mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi

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ILH 8x20 (P. 1/2)

Minimum Reinforcement for Lintels in Load Bearing Walls
Ground Total Factored Carrying Second Storey ICF + Light Frame Roof
Floor Clear snow Uniform Load Lintel Span - Feet
Spanfeet load psf lbs/ft
3 ft 4 ft 5 ft 6 ft 7 ft 8 ft 9 ft 10 ft 11 ft
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
30 psf 3293.1 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
(10 feet) 50 psf 3608.9 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
70 psf 3924.8 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
30 psf 3896.2 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top
(15 feet) 50 psf 4343.6 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top
70 psf 4791.1 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 # 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top
30 psf 4605.6 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 # 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top
(20 feet) 50 psf 5184.6 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 # 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top
70 psf 5763.7 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 # 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top
30 psf 5299.0 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 # 8.5˝ 2-#3 # 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top
(25 feet) 50 psf 6000.8 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 # 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top
70 psf 6702.7 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top
30 psf 6244.8 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top
(30 feet) 50 psf 7122.1 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top
70 psf 7999.4 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top
30 psf 6733.8 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#6 top
(35 feet) 50 psf 7707.6 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 2-#8 top
70 psf 8681.4 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 2-#8 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#6 top
30 psf 7443.2 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 2-#8 top
(40 feet) 50 psf 8548.6 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 2-#8 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top
70 psf 9654.0 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝

8" [203mm] 8" [203mm] Lintel Width = 8˝ Legend

Lintel Depth = 20˝ 1-#6 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 17.5˝ 1-#6 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 8.5˝ O/C˝
1712" [445mm]

1712" [445mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi
20" [508mm]

20" [508mm]

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ILH 8x20 (P. 2/2)

8" [203mm] 8" [203mm] Lintel Width = 8˝ Legend

Lintel Depth = 20˝ 1-#6 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 17.5˝ 1-#6 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 8.5˝ O/C˝
1712" [445mm]

1712" [445mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi
20" [508mm]

20" [508mm]

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ILH 8x24 (P. 1/2)

Minimum Reinforcement for Lintels in Load Bearing Walls
Ground Total Factored Carrying Second Storey ICF + Light Frame Roof
Floor Clear snow Uniform Load Lintel Span - Feet
Spanfeet load psf lbs/ft
3 ft 4 ft 5 ft 6 ft 7 ft 8 ft 9 ft 10 ft 11 ft
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
30 psf 3333.8 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
(10 feet) 50 psf 3649.7 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
70 psf 3965.5 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top
30 psf 3937.0 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
(15 feet) 50 psf 4384.4 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
70 psf 4831.8 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
30 psf 4646.4 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top
(20 feet) 50 psf 5225.4 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top
70 psf 5804.4 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top
30 psf 5339.7 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top
(25 feet) 50 psf 6041.6 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top
70 psf 6743.4 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top
30 psf 6285.6 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top
(30 feet) 50 psf 7162.9 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#5 top
70 psf 8040.2 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top
30 psf 6774.5 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top
(35 feet) 50 psf 7748.3 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top
70 psf 8722.2 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top
30 psf 7483.9 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top
(40 feet) 50 psf 8589.3 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#6 top
70 psf 9694.7 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot.
#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
8" [203mm] 8" [203mm]

Lintel Width = 8˝ Legend

Lintel Depth = 24˝ 1-#6 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 21.5˝ 1-#6 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 10.5˝ O/C
1" [546mm]

1" [546mm]
24" [610mm]

24" [610mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi
212

212

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PART 6.2 US DESIGN GUIDE

ILH 8x24 (P. 2/2)

Minimum Reinforcement for Lintels in Load Bearing Walls
Floor Clear Ground Total Factored Carrying Second Storey ICF + Light Frame Roof
snow Uniform Load Lintel Span - Feet
Spanfeet load psf lbs/ft
12 ft 13 ft 14 ft 15 ft 16 ft 17 ft 18 ft 19 ft 20 ft
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top
30 psf 3333.8 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top
(10 feet) 50 psf 3649.7 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top
70 psf 3965.5 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top
30 psf 3937.0 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
(15 feet) 50 psf 4384.4 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top 2-#9 top
70 psf 4831.8 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6+1-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
30 psf 4646.4 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
(20 feet) 50 psf 5225.4 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
70 psf 5804.4 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top 2-#9 top
30 psf 5339.7 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
(25 feet) 50 psf 6041.6 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
70 psf 6743.4 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
30 psf 6285.6 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
(30 feet) 50 psf 7162.9 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
70 psf 8040.2 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
30 psf 6774.5 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
(35 feet) 50 psf 7748.3 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
70 psf 8722.2 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
30 psf 7483.9 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
(40 feet) 50 psf 8589.3 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
70 psf 9694.7 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝

8" [203mm] 8" [203mm]

Lintel Width = 8˝ Legend

Lintel Depth = 24˝ 1-#6 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 21.5˝ 1-#6 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 10.5˝ O/C
1" [546mm]

1" [546mm]
24" [610mm]

24" [610mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi
212

212

* Check applicability limits table 3 to use this chart

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PART 6.2 US DESIGN GUIDE

ILH 10x10 (P. 1/1)

Lintel Width = 10˝ Legend

785" [193mm]

10" [254mm] 10" [254mm]

Lintel Depth = 10˝ 1-#6 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 7.6˝ 1-#6 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 3.75˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 3.75˝ O/C
10" [254mm]

10" [254mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi

* Check applicability limits table 3 to use this chart

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PART 6.2 US DESIGN GUIDE

ILH 10x12 (P. 1/1)

Lintel Width = 10˝ Legend

2" [241mm]

10" [254mm] 10" [254mm] Lintel Depth = 12˝ 1-#5 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 9.6˝ 1-#5 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 4.5˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 4.5˝ O/C
91

91
12" [305mm]

12" [305mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi

* Check applicability limits table 3 to use this chart

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PART 6.2 US DESIGN GUIDE

ILH 10x16 (P. 1/2)

Minimum Reinforcement for Lintels in Load Bearing Walls
Ground Total Factored
Floor Clear Uniform Carrying Second Storey ICF + Light Frame Roof
snow Lintel Span - Feet
Spanfeet Load
load psf lbs/ft 3 ft 4 ft 5 ft 6 ft 7 ft 8 ft 9 ft 10 ft 11 ft
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top
30 psf 3660.1 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top
(10 feet) 50 psf 3975.9 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top
70 psf 4291.8 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top
30 psf 4263.2 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top
(15 feet) 50 psf 4710.7 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top 2-#6 top
70 psf 5158.1 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot. 2-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#5 top
30 psf 4972.6 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top
(20 feet) 50 psf 5551.6 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top
70 psf 6130.7 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top
30 psf 5666.0 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
(25 feet) 50 psf 6367.8 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top
70 psf 7069.7 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top
30 psf 6611.8 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#8 top
(30 feet) 50 psf 7489.1 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#8 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
70 psf 8366.5 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top
30 psf 7100.8 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
(35 feet) 50 psf 8074.6 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top
70 psf 9048.4 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
30 psf 7810.2 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
(40 feet) 50 psf 8915.6 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
70 psf 10021.0 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
#3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ #3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝

10" [254mm] 10" [254mm] Lintel Width = 10˝ Legend

Lintel Depth = 16˝ 1-#6 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 13.6˝ 1-#6 bot.= bottom rebar
1312" [343mm]

1312" [343mm]

F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 6.5˝ O/C
16" [406mm]

16" [406mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi

* Check applicability limits table 3 to use this chart

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ILH 10x16 (P. 2/2)

Minimum Reinforcement for Lintels in Load Bearing Walls
Ground Total Factored Carrying Second Storey ICF + Light Frame Roof
Floor Clear snow Uniform Load Lintel Span - Feet
Spanfeet load psf lbs/ft
12 ft 13 ft 14 ft 15 ft 16 ft 17 ft 18 ft 19 ft 20 ft
2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top
30 psf 3660.1 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot.
2-#3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ 2-#3 @ 6.5˝
2-#6 top
(10 feet) 50 psf 3975.9 2-#6 bot.
2-#3 @ 6.5˝
1-#8+1-#5 top
70 psf 4291.8 1-#8+1-#5 bot.
2-#3 @ 6.5˝
1-#8+1-#5 top
30 psf 4263.2 1-#8+1-#5 bot.
2-#3 @ 6.5˝

(15 feet) 50 psf 4710.7

70 psf 5158.1

30 psf 4972.6

(20 feet) 50 psf 5551.6

70 psf 6130.7

30 psf 5666.0

(25 feet) 50 psf 6367.8

70 psf 7069.7

30 psf 6611.8

(30 feet) 50 psf 7489.1

70 psf 8366.5

30 psf 7100.8

(35 feet) 50 psf 8074.6

70 psf 9048.4

30 psf 7810.2

(40 feet) 50 psf 8915.6

70 psf 10021.0

10" [254mm] 10" [254mm] Lintel Width = 10˝ Legend

Lintel Depth = 16˝ 1-#6 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 13.6˝ 1-#6 bot.= bottom rebar
1312" [343mm]

1312" [343mm]

F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 6.5˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 6.5˝ O/C
16" [406mm]

16" [406mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi

* Check applicability limits table 3 to use this chart

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PART 6.2 US DESIGN GUIDE

ILH 10x20 (P. 1/2)

Minimum Reinforcement for Lintels in Load Bearing Walls
Ground Total Factored Carrying Second Storey ICF + Light Frame Roof
Floor Clear snow Uniform Load Lintel Span - Feet
Spanfeet load psf lbs/ft
3 ft 4 ft 5 ft 6 ft 7 ft 8 ft 9 ft 10 ft 11 ft
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
30 psf 3711.0 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top
(10 feet) 50 psf 4026.9 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top
70 psf 4342.7 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top
30 psf 4314.2 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top
(15 feet) 50 psf 4761.6 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top
70 psf 5209.0 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top
30 psf 5023.6 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top
(20 feet) 50 psf 5602.6 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top
70 psf 6181.6 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top
30 psf 5716.9 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top
(25 feet) 50 psf 6418.8 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top
70 psf 7120.6 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top
30 psf 6662.8 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#6 top
(30 feet) 50 psf 7540.1 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top
70 psf 8417.4 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top
30 psf 7151.7 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot.
no stirrups #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top
(35 feet) 50 psf 8125.5 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top
70 psf 9099.4 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top
30 psf 7861.1 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 2-#8 top
(40 feet) 50 psf 8966.5 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 2-#8 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 1-#6 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top
70 psf 10072.0 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 1-#6 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot.
#3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ #3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝

10" [254mm] 10" [254mm] Lintel Width = 10˝ Legend

Lintel Depth = 20˝ 1-#6 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 17.5˝ 1-#6 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 8.5˝ O/C
1" [445mm]

1" [445mm]
20" [508mm]

20" [508mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi
172

172

* Check applicability limits table 3 to use this chart

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ILH 10x20 (P. 2/2)

Minimum Reinforcement for Lintels in Load Bearing Walls

Floor Clear Ground Total Factored Carrying Second Storey ICF + Light Frame Roof
snow Uniform Load Lintel Span - Feet
Spanfeet load psf lbs/ft
12 ft 13 ft 14 ft 15 ft 16 ft 17 ft 18 ft 19 ft 20 ft
1-#6+1-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
30 psf 3711.0 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
(10 feet) 50 psf 4026.9 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top 2-#9 top
70 psf 4342.7 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top 2-#9 top
30 psf 4314.2 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
(15 feet) 50 psf 4761.6 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
70 psf 5209.0 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
30 psf 5023.6 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
(20 feet) 50 psf 5602.6 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#8+1-#5 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
70 psf 6181.6 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
30 psf 5716.9 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
(25 feet) 50 psf 6418.8 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top
70 psf 7120.6 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot.
2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
30 psf 6662.8 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
(30 feet) 50 psf 7540.1 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
2-#8 top 2-#9 top
70 psf 8417.4 2-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top
30 psf 7151.7 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot.
2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
(35 feet) 50 psf 8125.5 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
70 psf 9099.4 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top
30 psf 7861.1 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot.
2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
(40 feet) 50 psf 8966.5 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 7˝ 2-#3 @ 7˝
2-#9 top
70 psf 10072.0 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 7˝

10" [254mm] 10" [254mm] Lintel Width = 10˝ Legend

Lintel Depth = 20˝ 1-#6 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 17.5˝ 1-#6 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 8.5˝ O/C
1" [445mm]

1" [445mm]
20" [508mm]

20" [508mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi
172

172

* Check applicability limits table 3 to use this chart

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ILH 10x24 (P. 1/2)

Minimum Reinforcement for Lintels in Load Bearing Walls
Floor Clear Ground Total Factored Carrying Second Storey ICF + Light Frame Roof
snow Uniform Load Lintel Span - Feet
Spanfeet load psf lbs/ft
3 ft 4 ft 5 ft 6 ft 7 ft 8 ft 9 ft 10 ft 11 ft
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top
30 psf 3762.0 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top
(10 feet) 50 psf 4077.8 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top
70 psf 4393.7 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top
30 psf 4365.1 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups no stirrups 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top
(15 feet) 50 psf 4812.5 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top
70 psf 5260.0 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top
30 psf 5074.5 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top
(20 feet) 50 psf 5653.5 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top
70 psf 6232.6 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot.
no stirrups 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top
30 psf 5767.9 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot.
no stirrups no stirrups 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top
(25 feet) 50 psf 6469.7 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot.
no stirrups 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top
70 psf 7171.6 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot.
no stirrups 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top
30 psf 6713.7 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot.
no stirrups 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top
(30 feet) 50 psf 7591.0 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 1#8+1-#5 top
70 psf 8468.3 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top
30 psf 7202.7 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top
(35 feet) 50 psf 8176.5 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top
70 psf 9150.3 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ #3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top
30 psf 7912.1 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#5 top
(40 feet) 50 psf 9017.5 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top
70 psf 10122.9 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝

10" [254mm] 10" [254mm] Lintel Width = 10˝ Legend

Lintel Depth = 24˝ 2-#6 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 21.5˝ 2-#6 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 10.5˝ O/C
2112" [546mm]

2112" [546mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi
24" [610mm]

24" [610mm]

* Check applicability limits table 3 to use this chart

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ILH 10x24 (P. 2/2)

Minimum Reinforcement for Lintels in Load Bearing Walls
Floor Clear Ground Total Factored Carrying Second Storey ICF + Light Frame Roof
snow Uniform Load Lintel Span - Feet
Spanfeet load psf lbs/ft
12 ft 13 ft 14 ft 15 ft 16 ft 17 ft 18 ft 19 ft 20 ft
2-#5 top 2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top 1#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top
30 psf 3762.0 2-#5 bot. 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top 1#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top
(10 feet) 50 psf 4077.8 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝
2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#8 top 1#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top
70 psf 4393.7 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
2-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#8 top 1#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top
30 psf 4365.1 2-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6+1-#5 top 1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#8 top 1#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
(15 feet) 50 psf 4812.5 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top 1#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
70 psf 5260.0 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top 1#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
30 psf 5074.5 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#6+1-#5 top 2-#6 top 1#8+1-#5 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
(20 feet) 50 psf 5653.5 1-#6+1-#5 bot. 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
2-#6 top 1#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top 2-#9 top
70 psf 6232.6 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 2-#9 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
30 psf 5767.9 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
(25 feet) 50 psf 6469.7 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
70 psf 7171.6 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
2-#6 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
30 psf 6713.7 2-#6 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1#8+1-#5 top 2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
(30 feet) 50 psf 7591.0 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
70 psf 8468.3 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1#8+1-#5 top 1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
30 psf 7202.7 1-#8+1-#5 bot. 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 10.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
(35 feet) 50 psf 8176.5 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
70 psf 9150.3 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
1-#8+1-#6 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
30 psf 7912.1 1-#8+1-#6 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
2-#8 top 2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
(40 feet) 50 psf 9017.5 2-#8 bot. 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝
2-#8 top 1-#9+1-#8 top 2-#9 top
70 psf 10122.9 2-#8 bot. 1-#9+1-#8 bot. 2-#9 bot.
2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝ 2-#3 @ 8.5˝

10" [254mm] 10" [254mm] Lintel Width = 10˝ Legend

Lintel Depth = 24˝ 2-#6 top = top rebar
Effective Depth = 21.5˝ 2-#6 bot.= bottom rebar
F’c @ 28 days = 3,000 psi 2-#3 @ 10.5˝ = use two #3 stirrups @ 10.5˝ O/C
2112" [546mm]

2112" [546mm]

Fy = 60,000 psi
24" [610mm]

24" [610mm]

* Check applicability limits table 3 to use this chart

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ICF US DESIGN GUIDE

Amvic ICF is a high quality, innovative construction system designed for both residential and
commercial applications. Competitive pricing, extensive product distribution and excellent
technical support are combined to provide our clients with a simplified approach to a
superior finished product. If any questions or concerns are not completely addressed in this
guide, please contact us and our staff will be happy to answer any question. At Amvic, we
pride ourselves in offering our customers an exceptional level of customer service.

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This document provides basic reinforcement design guidelines for Amvic ICF and is intended
to supplement, rather than replace, the basic construction knowledge of a professional
engineer. All installations of Amvic ICF must be in accordance with all applicable building
codes and/or under the guidance of a licensed professional engineer. In all cases, applicable
building code regulations take precedence over this manual.

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