In a two slab (supported on walls), if designing manually using strip methods, should the shear reinforcement required for x direction (Asx) be summed with the shear reinforcement required for the y direction (Asy). The total area (As) be applied to the critical regions?
Otherwise, is it safe...
I'm designing the footings for precast tunnel shells. The tunnel is located 20m below grade and the footings are concentrically placed to the tunnel shell walls so as to avoid any instability.
Would it be correct to assume the soil column over the overhanging part of the footing can be ignored...
I am looking for some solutions to a retaining wall proposed along a boundary with a nearby existing structure on the retained side. There's no reported water table near the proposed 2m excavation but the area is subject to frequent flooding.
The soil is medium dense to dense sand.
The current...
Hi all,
I need some advice for a detail I am struggling with. I am designing a roof deck which will be fixed to existing concrete panels. I'm struggling with one detail which involves the fixing of a steel beam to the existin 180mm thick precast concrete walls on either end. (see attached...
