Footer reinforcing
Footer reinforcing
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Quick question....is it a code requirement to reinforce concrete footers with rebar? In what situations do you think its ok not to reinforce?
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RE: Footer reinforcing
In almost all cases, footings are reinforced. While some codes allow lightly loaded footings to be "unreinforced" or "plain" concrete, it is usually more trouble than it's worth to get it by an inspector, even when shown on the plans.
RE: Footer reinforcing
RE: Footer reinforcing
Oh, and never, but never try to "get away" with something structurally. Chances are it will come back to bite you where you really don't want to be bitten, as in your professional reputation.
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: Footer reinforcing
RE: Footer reinforcing
For example, we can "away with" just one bar top and bottom for "footer", but in Australia, the same "footer" might have three bars top and bottom with some stirrups thrown in for good luck.
Wonder if FLW (Frank Lloyd Wright) ever got enough rebar in some of his structures. Hope you learned about him in your history of architect course.