CMU Foundation Wall
CMU Foundation Wall
(OP)
Based on 2000 IRC, the masonry stem wall doesn't appear to require any vertical reinforcing (In seismic areas A,B, & C)by code. Is this correct? If so, the anchor bolts don't have a continuous load path down to the footing.
I ask as I am investigating a foundation failure, and, the homeowner is out a significant amount of money for what I feel is crappy construction. The anchor bolts didn't cause the failure, but, the mortar joint has separated 2" vertically due to settlement of fill. There are mortar bags stuffed into the cells under each anchor bolt to stop the concrete from completely filling the cell.
I'd really like to burn this guy so any help is appreciated.
I ask as I am investigating a foundation failure, and, the homeowner is out a significant amount of money for what I feel is crappy construction. The anchor bolts didn't cause the failure, but, the mortar joint has separated 2" vertically due to settlement of fill. There are mortar bags stuffed into the cells under each anchor bolt to stop the concrete from completely filling the cell.
I'd really like to burn this guy so any help is appreciated.






RE: CMU Foundation Wall
DaveAtkins
RE: CMU Foundation Wall
It is important to blame the correct culprit!
RE: CMU Foundation Wall
The elevation of the house is 3300. Because of this, I'm still going to state that there should be vertical rebar at all anchor bolt locations, down to the footing. I'm using the continuous load path requirement due to the wind speed.