Load Capacity of Exising foundation
Load Capacity of Exising foundation
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I recently got query from my client , a building was made up to 2nd floor (two storied ) ,and the work was under hold for last 20yrs and now the owner wants to start the construction again.The proposed structure was sanctioned for 9 storied building and it has been informed that the foundations were also constructed accordingly. Now there is no documentations available. My question is how to ensure the load capacity of the foundation. Is there any engineering /process/ testing to determine the expected load capacity of the existing structure.
RE: Load Capacity of Exising foundation
RE: Load Capacity of Exising foundation
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RE: Load Capacity of Exising foundation
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RE: Load Capacity of Exising foundation
A 9 storey concrete building may or may not be on piles. Pile integrity testing would tell you the depth but getting access to a pile may not be possible.
RE: Load Capacity of Exising foundation
RE: Load Capacity of Exising foundation
At best, the 9 story was converted to a 2 story, because why? The original project ran into financial problems? That wouldn't make me comfortable that it was built to plan. Oh wait, we know it wasn't to plan. Run, don't walk away from this client.
RE: Load Capacity of Exising foundation
RE: Load Capacity of Exising foundation
Which story are you going to believe?
Do not be mister nice guy here without verification on this one, either by testing or original paperwork.
Just walk away.
Mike McCann, PE, SE (WA)