LL reduction - foundations - need references
LL reduction - foundations - need references
(OP)
I'm designing a building using LL reduction for a LL greater than 100 psf - IBC 2000 1607.9.2. Someone reviewing the calculations for the client has said that note #2 allows for the reduction in the column loads, but since it only specifically says "columns", LL reduction does not apply to the foundation design. How can I get this person to understand that the column reactions ARE the foundation loads? It's common sense, but I haven't found a specific statement anywhere that says it. I need this reviewer's approval and since he has already convinced himself that this statement excludes foundations, I need something in print to convince him otherwise. Thanks.






RE: LL reduction - foundations - need references
Perhaps you could use this to persuade your reviewing engineer that it is not unreasonable for you to take account of the load reduction in your foundation design.
linslade
RE: LL reduction - foundations - need references
RE: LL reduction - foundations - need references
RE: LL reduction - foundations - need references
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