Pier type footing stability
Pier type footing stability
(OP)
I'm designing a carport type of structure in California using 4 10 foot deep piers supporting columns that support a roof. In the IBC section 1808.2.5, piers are required to have lateral stability by connecting at least 3 piers. Wouldn't the soil surrounding the piers provide lateral stability for them? Am I misunderstanding something from this code?





RE: Pier type footing stability
RE: Pier type footing stability
RE: Pier type footing stability
Leo Sanchez
www.sanchezengineering.ca
RE: Pier type footing stability
The addition of grade beams between the pile would add mass and stiffness at the ground level to alter the response of the total system during such an event.
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
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