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    Precast Wall Panel - Keyway Footing

    hokie66 is correct. The detail I am referring to utilizes a 3" deep keyway cast into the top of the continuous wall footing. The width of the keyway is typically the thickness of the precast wall panel plus 3". The panel is set on a ship pack in the keyway and grouted into place. Hopefully...
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    Precast Wall Panel - Keyway Footing

    One of the precast wall suppliers I work with has indicated that the typical grouted keyway footing detail is no longer considered acceptable. I have searched for documentation to confirm this with no luck. Has anyone else encountered this situation? Thanks!

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