I am designing a foundation of molasses tank (1500 kg/m^3) 12.0m dia by 14.0m height.The allowable soil bearing capacity of 150kN/m^2.I tried the ring beam option but ,the soil alone cannot support the weight of the product (206Kn/m^2).Do I have to build the foundation made of thick concrete pad...
can somebody recommend of a good book for the design of( square)raft foundation?I have here 6 columns for a hopper silo. I want to maximize the thickness of foundation.
