House Masonry Foundation Blocks impacts from Live Load
House Masonry Foundation Blocks impacts from Live Load
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If a house is approximately 12' away from a road where they are hauling heavy equipment. Could this heavy live load cause cracking in the foundation masonry blocks? How could i rule out just normal cracking from the material.
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RE: House Masonry Foundation Blocks impacts from Live Load
Vibration in the ground from any source can cause settlement over time, causing cracking in any foundation wall.
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
http://mmcengineering.tripod.com
RE: House Masonry Foundation Blocks impacts from Live Load
My thought was to use bousinessq equation to determine stress on the wall and verify that against the material stress of the block. I do not know if this seems reasonable or if there is another way to know for sure.
RE: House Masonry Foundation Blocks impacts from Live Load
I couldn't believe it until I saw it. Seems to be quite plausible.
If dynamite can affect houses up to a mile away and the soil conditions are just right - I don't see why heavy lumbering trucks could not cause some damage.
RE: House Masonry Foundation Blocks impacts from Live Load
Richard A. Cornelius, P.E.
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RE: House Masonry Foundation Blocks impacts from Live Load
Richard A. Cornelius, P.E.
WWW.amlinereast.com
RE: House Masonry Foundation Blocks impacts from Live Load
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
http://mmcengineering.tripod.com
RE: House Masonry Foundation Blocks impacts from Live Load
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And attached is a shorter article as well.
RE: House Masonry Foundation Blocks impacts from Live Load
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