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What is the height limit concrete can be dropped (or poured) before separation of the granular occurs. I’ve heard a few differing opinions on this subject, and was just wondering what the consensus was. Thanks, Laura

Zo40 The apartment building is located in Windsor, Ontario, Canada (just south of Detroit). I'm not sure of the age. Thanks for your help. Laura

I've come across an apartment building built with straw bale of straw block walls. I was wondering if anybody had any information on the structural properties or other information on this building material. Thanks, Laura

What is the common view of using the concrete weight, and/or the soil weight above the footing in the calculation of the eccentricity? Laura

I'm looking for information on calculating bearing capacities on spread footings with large eccentricities. ie. e > L/2.