Hello,
I am using IBC equation 18-1 to calculate the depth of a pole foundation. I'm comfortable with this method, although it does lead to a larger than expected pier foundation (3' diameter, 6.5' depth). Still, it's a small amount of concrete and the bulk of the cost of the construction will...
This is my first post, so please bear with me.
I’ll keep this brief, I have two questions related to the design of combined footings:
1) I am wondering if a designer should/can account for the self-weight of the actual footing when designing a footing, specifically a combined footing?
The...
