Hi HTURKAK, here is a sketch, with 3 scenarios the highlighted one is the one I mentioned earlier, and the others are from the Eurocodes. as mentioned earlier, we have a situation in between the examples provided in the eurocode.
The Eurocodes do allow for interpolation if the return corner...
Hi everyone, I am working on a hoarding design (approx 100m long), and I have to include an access gate in the centre. I am applying Eurocode 1, section 7.4,.1 (free standing walls and parapets)
I was wondering how others deal with the wind load zones (A,B,C,D) at access points. The normal...
Thanks EireChch. I agree with your comment, and it all seems to stem from the fact that the foundation will be more rigid than the soil that it is built on.
It is good to hear the view point of others, so thanks again for your contribution.
Hi all, I have a couple of questions regarding the effective bearing area, and foundation depth for pad foundations.
1. With regard to the critical depth of the pad foundation. I have concluded the following, and was wondering if this seems reasonable, or are there other methods that can be...
Thanks HTURKAK, I implemented the formula from clause 6.4.7, and the design passes all the checks
We are still considering putting in the minimum steel reinforcement. Although the foundation strength is more than adequate, the addition of reinforcement will only be to err on the side of...
I have been asked to design a "temporary pad foundation", for 4 support towers used to support some formwork. Due to the temporary nature, their preference is for plain concrete.
My issue is that there doesn't seem to be a straight forward way to implement the Eurocode 2, for punching shear on...
