@JAE - There are 14 shallow foundations supporting the entire building. Largest tributary are for a footing is 213 SF. Can you please tell me from where did you get 700 SF as criteria for using MWFRS?
@manstrom - There are 14 shallow foundations supporting the entire building. Why should I use...
I am designing shallow foundations only for a building - which has no columns - it has channels at the bottom and cladding all around. The channels at the bottom will sit directly on the shallow foundations. Should I use MWFRS or C&C wind load to get the reactions at the bottom? I think I should...