Footing tie beam requiremets
Footing tie beam requiremets
(OP)
Does anyone know of any code requirements that a building have tie beams between spread footings? We were asked recently why one of our buidlings didn't have tie beams between the spread footings by a reviewer. We moved past this issue too fast to talk about it, but it is one of the odd comments that comes out of a meeting that sticks with you. This building is located in Kansas City which is very low on seismic loading, but I wonder if it is a new seismic requirement in the 2000IBC or in ASCE. I am researching this on my own this afternoon, but any help you could lend me would be helpful.






RE: Footing tie beam requiremets
I haven't encountered this, but most of our structures are on piers or monolithic foundations - so tie beams wouldn't be appropriate.
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RE: Footing tie beam requiremets
RE: Footing tie beam requiremets
But with spread footings in non-seismic area, this is not necessary.
RE: Footing tie beam requiremets
RE: Footing tie beam requiremets