I've been working for a project, extending a certain building for parking purposes. Unfortunately, the As Built were lost but somehow, we get some details of beams and columns. I am currently analyzing the structure with Etabs, How do I justify my project, as we don't have the detailed footing. Can I just say, " I assumed my base supports as my footing"?
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Beams dont need foundations, but the columns that hold them up to.
Foundation could be a raft, isolated pads or a strip footing.
The best foundation depends on the loading, location of columns, ground conditions etc.
As a minimum I would put them on isolated pads and check the bearing capacity of the pad, settlement criteria and sliding risk
Foundation could be a raft, isolated pads or a strip footing.
The best foundation depends on the loading, location of columns, ground conditions etc.
As a minimum I would put them on isolated pads and check the bearing capacity of the pad, settlement criteria and sliding risk
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