Concrete pedestral hight adjustment.
Concrete pedestral hight adjustment.
(OP)

Contractor fabricated the steel columns at all equal heights. Given that the variations in grade then prevent all the baseplates to be at grade level.
The most obvious solution is to extend the pedestal above grade (up to approximately a foot). Is there any issue with doing this as long as stirrups are added to maintain even spacing and the reinforcement extends the entire length of pedestal. I am concerned that the pedestal may not have been designed as a "free floating" column and may require the lateral support from the adjacent earth.
Any insight is greatly appreciated.






RE: Concrete pedestral hight adjustment.
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RE: Concrete pedestral hight adjustment.
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RE: Concrete pedestral hight adjustment.
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