minimum distance between 2 footings = 0 ?
minimum distance between 2 footings = 0 ?
(OP)
if i have 2 equipment and the footings of these two are right next to each other (footing is not monolithic) is there a minimum distance between the 2?
i cannot combine the footings.
but i worry about foundation rotation.
i cannot combine the footings.
but i worry about foundation rotation.






RE: minimum distance between 2 footings = 0 ?
Over the course of 40+ years of concrete construction, I have seen many instances of spread footing abutting spread footings with only a "paper" joint between them.
From my perspective as an engineer, I would feel comfortable with this as long as their respective soil bearing pressures were similar along the abutting edges. You might consider requiring a 1/2" joint filler or polystyrene between them to permit either to rotate slightly with respect to the other.
Ralph
Structures Consulting
Northeast USA
RE: minimum distance between 2 footings = 0 ?
RE: minimum distance between 2 footings = 0 ?
BA
RE: minimum distance between 2 footings = 0 ?
RE: minimum distance between 2 footings = 0 ?
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