Hi all,
I'm working on a project where we are going to construct a 7,600 sf building in the flood zone. The base slab will be at 146 and the flood elevation is about 145. We have no situation on site for compensatory storage. The subsurface conditions are not suitable for spread footings so I'm looking at steel or concrete piles with elevated structural slab and pile caps.
I am also considering some type of a mat foundation whereby the column loads are taken up with piers and pilasters. Has anyone seen or designed such an animal?
Thanks!
I'm working on a project where we are going to construct a 7,600 sf building in the flood zone. The base slab will be at 146 and the flood elevation is about 145. We have no situation on site for compensatory storage. The subsurface conditions are not suitable for spread footings so I'm looking at steel or concrete piles with elevated structural slab and pile caps.
I am also considering some type of a mat foundation whereby the column loads are taken up with piers and pilasters. Has anyone seen or designed such an animal?
Thanks!