Placing column footing next to existing wall--foundation
Placing column footing next to existing wall--foundation
(OP)
I have an existing wall with concrete footer/foundation at 30" deep. I need to place a column supporting a girder truss adjacent to the existing foundation, the problem is that I need to get the column as close to the wall (6"-12") as possible. The existing footer is 24" wide with 8" block in the center. The column footing requires a 30" width. I looked at an eccentric condition and the placement of the column on the end of the new footing but I'm concerned the loading will impinge on the existing footing. I also looked at step pouring the new foundation over a portion of the existing to obtain the 6"-12" distance........
Anyone have experience or suggestions with this?
Anyone have experience or suggestions with this?
RE: Placing column footing next to existing wall--foundation
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: Placing column footing next to existing wall--foundation
Thank you for such a quick response!!
That will work nicely......
Qwik
RE: Placing column footing next to existing wall--foundation
Dik
RE: Placing column footing next to existing wall--foundation
RE: Placing column footing next to existing wall--foundation
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RE: Placing column footing next to existing wall--foundation
I am proceeding with underpinning the existing wall (light loads--non-bearing walls above it) placing the column footing below and underpinning a portion of the existing footing. This gets me the minimum offset of the column, with minimal impact to the existing wall/footing.
I do have the contractor on board, and he agrees that this was the most economical and quickest solution compared with the other alternatives presented............
Qwik