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Minimum distance of column from basement wall
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Minimum distance of column from basement wall

Minimum distance of column from basement wall

(OP)
Hello Engineers,

Is there any provision or rule of minimum distance of column outline from basement wall?Is there any problem if column touched basement wall surface. Please have a look in uploaded these picture and leave a comment.

Information:
Basement wall thickness 10''
Basement wall total height 9'
Height from round level 6'
Below ground level 3'

Thank you very much.



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RIFAT

RE: Minimum distance of column from basement wall

No pictures.

BA

RE: Minimum distance of column from basement wall

Wouldn't it make more sense to just pilaster at those locations? I think the biggest issue would be forming whichever came second.

RE: Minimum distance of column from basement wall

(OP)
Yes,But I want to know if there any provision or rule of minimum distance of column outline from basement wall?

RIFAT

RE: Minimum distance of column from basement wall

Jayrod's got this. You want:

1) easy forming and;
2) a single pouring operation

A pilaster gives you both. If there's a chance that both the wall and column formwork will be present concurrently, I'd give yourself 12". Otherwise, 6" should do.

I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.

RE: Minimum distance of column from basement wall

No specific code provision as far as I am aware. Perhaps another person has come across something before.

The only other issue I could see is the proximity of the foundation elements for the columns to the foundation elements for the wall violating the minimum spacing for the geotechnical requirements.

RE: Minimum distance of column from basement wall

(OP)
Many many thanks for your helpful answer

RIFAT

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