Hi,
I have the following problem designing the foundation of a structure composed by an heavy loaded part connected to a lighter part.
The heavy loaded part of the structure is based on a mat foundation. The other part is based on strip footings. The strip footings are connected to the mat...
Dear Colleagues, can anyone explain to me what is the meaning of the factor used to modify development lenght based on reinforcement location in 12.2.4.a (ACI 318-05) "Where horizontal reinforcement is placed such that more than 300mm of fresh concrete is cast below the development lenght or...
In order to evaluate the rotation of a footing base, it can be used the formula given by Bowles taking into account the modulus of soil, base dimesions, applied maximum moment and the Influence factor (that is different for rigid or flexible bases).
The rotation valueas that I obtain are 2 times...