Existing Pile Cap check
Existing Pile Cap check
(OP)
Hi -
I have been told to check a pile cap (20 ft x 20ft) on 7 piles (3 one side, another 3 right across and one pile at middle.
3ft-6" thick, 4" top cover and #9 @ 12" T/B.
To construct a trench they have cut a trench, place a pipe and filled to same floor elevation. In consequence, the have cut some rebars at top of pile cap.
May I ask where and how to check if this causes a negative effect on pile cap? Where to start and what to check?
If calcs demonstrate n issue, how do I fix it?
I appreciate direction? Any sample of Calcs with help tremendously.
Thank you






RE: Existing Pile Cap check
RE: Existing Pile Cap check
Thank you for your response. Have not much experience in the pile cap design.
I am not sure if this case is pile cap due to size of slab.
RE: Existing Pile Cap check
RE: Existing Pile Cap check
RE: Existing Pile Cap check
I am not running a company or a business so I give that out to a consultant. I am working to my ends met and cannot afford paying hundreds of dollars per hour to do this job for me. I thought by the direction of more senior structural engineers and people who have ran to similar situation in addition to my structural engineering background solve the problem.
Unfortunately at this point I am unable to get my supervisor help and don't have anybody to get direction. I believe some people have been in this position.
Anyway thanks all for the feedback.
RE: Existing Pile Cap check