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Pad Footing for Portal Frames

03/27/2009 4:58 AM

Can some tell how to determine the depth and width of pad footing for a portal frame.

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Re: Pad Footing for Portal Frames

03/27/2009 10:38 AM

Yes, but in your case, no. You didn't provide anyone with enough information to help.

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Re: Pad Footing for Portal Frames

03/27/2009 11:20 AM

How about:

soil type

and what the heck is a portal frame?

and what does it weigh

and does it move

does it carry other loads

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Re: Pad Footing for Portal Frames

03/27/2009 2:57 PM

Also, what is the strure used for? Does it have a use FS that must be considered? What is the acceptable settlement and differential settlement? What is the seismic zone and local building requirements?
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