Hello:
I am designing at footing next (on the unexcavated side) to a retaining masonry foundation wall. New footing will support a three story steel porch structure. Question is,
The reinforced pedestal is 36"x24" rectangular in plan and 7'-0" high and it will be beneath the earth right next to the existing foundation wall. do you consider such high pedestal a column?, what do you use for "K". Once construction is finished it will be completely surrounded by compacted earth. Your comments are appreciated.
I am designing at footing next (on the unexcavated side) to a retaining masonry foundation wall. New footing will support a three story steel porch structure. Question is,
The reinforced pedestal is 36"x24" rectangular in plan and 7'-0" high and it will be beneath the earth right next to the existing foundation wall. do you consider such high pedestal a column?, what do you use for "K". Once construction is finished it will be completely surrounded by compacted earth. Your comments are appreciated.