Pad Footing Poured Off Center of point load
Pad Footing Poured Off Center of point load
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A pad footing on one of my projects was poured off center from the point load it was design to take (see attached picture). My first thought is to check the actual bearing capacity of the soil to see if it is higher than the assumed 2000 psf. If this doesn't help, what would be the best solution to support this load? Extend the footing to the right side(in the picture) by doweling into the existing pad?





RE: Pad Footing Poured Off Center of point load
I'd also review the background geotechnical data (and/or call the geotechnical consultant) to evaluate the as-built footing's capacity to support this eccentric load. Whether it challenges the ultimate bearing pressure or not, there could be performance issues - i.e., settlement that need to be considered.
The best way to solve the problem? No clue. I don't know the geotechnical conditions at the site.
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RE: Pad Footing Poured Off Center of point load
Did you check shear in the footing along the wall? Also not likely an issue, just check...particularly if the point load is high.
RE: Pad Footing Poured Off Center of point load