Basement wall - fixity
Basement wall - fixity
(OP)
In case of tall basement walls, it would make sense to use fixity at the bottom of the basement wall instead of assuming a pin-pin connection. Following through with that moment, it would be right to size the foundation of the basement wall to resist that moment.
Is this the right approach? How many of you have designed basement walls for fixity at the footing and carried on to check the wall footing for the moments?
Is this the right approach? How many of you have designed basement walls for fixity at the footing and carried on to check the wall footing for the moments?






RE: Basement wall - fixity
Just remember to specify when the wall is allowed to be backfilled as related to the presence or absence of any floor diaphragm at the top of the wall. Makes a big difference in steel placement.
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: Basement wall - fixity
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RE: Basement wall - fixity
I will tie in the slab to the footing as well to provide additional rotational restraint and provide adequate rebar in the slab as well.
RE: Basement wall - fixity
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: Basement wall - fixity
Thanks guys!
RE: Basement wall - fixity
The greatest trick that bond stress ever pulled was convincing the world it didn't exist.