Hi JoshPlumSE,
Noted with thanks, I will keep that in mind. Perhaps someday I will encounter something similar!
I see, I think I got the message wrong! You are right about the cracks aggravating around the anchorage areas. I believe there is a special grouting requirement at the interface due...
Hi HDStructural,
Thanks for confirming the approach so that I have a clearer picture!
Noted with thanks, it seems like I may be overly conservative to assume everything in per unit width when considering a beam action for such a deep section!
I will try to strike a balance between the full...
Hi JoshPlumSE, thanks for your comment and time. I have the following responses to your comments for clarification.
I assume there is sufficient shear strength from the concrete itself in the slab designs you mentioned, is that correct? Are there any other assumptions made to not provide the...
Hi HDStructural, first all of, thanks for your comment and time.
Yes, there are 8 piles, with one located near each face of the octagonal foundation.
3 m is the maximum thickness I can have as it will be hard to achieve the minimum longitudinal reinforcement requirements without paying extra...
Hello Engineers,
First time posting and keen to get some design advices. Please see query as below.
Question:
I have an octagonal footing foundation design for wind turbines. What is the rationale of not having the stirrups (light blue) continuing into the “x” region marked in purple shown in...
