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Post at edge of footing

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struct_eeyore

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Per attached section - I've got a post that's bearing down with the edge flush with a cold joint between existing and add-on footing. All of Simpsons post bases call for a minimum of 2" of clearance, and I don't think they would extend their warranty in the given situation. To make matters worse, I've got a hefty uplift of 3-4k on this post. Curious if anyone might have a suggestion for a straightforward solution. Currently thinking a custom embed plate that sits more concentric with the footing, and cantilevers to pick up the post in an uplift condition.
 

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Assuming that you aren't having bearing or frost protection issues with that detail. One idea is you could do a steel embed plate and then weld a knife plate to it with thrubolts into into the post? Or you could drill epoxy anchors through the post and into the foundation wall.
 
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Use a holdown (HDU) with Simpson SSTB with the anchor bolt offset toward the center of footing.
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What fp23 suggests - I would simply design a custom base plate, offset from the column, to get the anchorage well into the new footing.
 
Harbringer - I really like the concept, but with the posts being discretely located, I don't have much faith that the contractor will place these anchors accurately.
 
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