Sep 11, 2013 #1 stk7879 Structural Joined Jul 25, 2013 Messages 3 Location US I have a slab being supported by drilled piers. There is only vertical load on the slab. What is the minimum required embedment of the drilled pier into the slab?
I have a slab being supported by drilled piers. There is only vertical load on the slab. What is the minimum required embedment of the drilled pier into the slab?
Sep 11, 2013 #2 dcarr82775 Structural Joined Jun 1, 2009 Messages 1,045 Location US None. Easier to bear the slab on top of the pier and provide dowels Upvote 0 Downvote
Sep 11, 2013 #3 jayrod12 Structural Joined Mar 8, 2011 Messages 6,307 Location CA And check your punching shear! Upvote 0 Downvote