I genuinely appreciate everyone's responses! It's a great comfort to know that differing opinions can be offered so freely, respectfully, and professionally.
Like so many other aspects of our chosen profession, there are a lot of things to consider in this matter - and I'll certainly be doing...
"...brain damage in the field...", I like that (ha)! That's a very good point, Ron, thanks.
May I ask why you prefer the 'cage' configuration as opposed to, say, the standees?
I confess that my pile cap experience is a bit limited and I'm just curious as to what others have encountered...
I think I remember seeing something about that very condition, but I'm not exactly sure where I saw it (I'll have to do a little digging in my library to 'rediscover' it). Thanks GBS29X...
Thanks njlutzwe!
You touched on a couple of points I'll consider more closely in the future. I've rarely needed to design pile caps, which is what led me to inquire in the first place.
I very much appreciate your help!
Awesome! You both have not only confirmed my thoughts on the matter but have also given me some additional considerations on which to reflect. I appreciate your candor and your generous help.
Thanks very much to you both for taking the time to respond. I'm a bit new at this website and I hope...
Thanks very much to you both for taking the time to comment (I'm sort of a newbie at this website). It pretty much confirms my understanding of the matter and I appreciate your help.
I'd like to inquire as to what might be some of the considerations that other experienced Structural Engineers take into account when it comes to specifying the reinforcement for the top of a pile cap or a spread footing. Generally, pile caps can get rather thick due to the particularly high...
I was hoping for some help in clearing up a bit of confusion on my part concerning the active pressure distribution of soil on the back face of a concrete or masonry retaining wall. If the top of the wall is considered "pinned" (i.e., not free to translate laterally in the direction of the...
