N NotYet Member Joined Jun 7, 2010 Messages 8 Reaction score 0 Jan 20, 2012 #1 Hi, I am using lateral bearing pressure = 100psf/ft as minimum without soil report. But it's very small to design embedment of deep footing. Can I apply CBC sec. 1086.3.3 to increase this value. Thanks in advance.
Hi, I am using lateral bearing pressure = 100psf/ft as minimum without soil report. But it's very small to design embedment of deep footing. Can I apply CBC sec. 1086.3.3 to increase this value. Thanks in advance.
McEngr Well-known member Joined Oct 31, 2006 Messages 1,047 Reaction score 6 Location Oregon Jan 20, 2012 #2 If the pressure is caused by earthquake overturning, you are permitted to decrease the effects on the soil by 25% per ASCE 7 section 12.13.4. Does this help?
If the pressure is caused by earthquake overturning, you are permitted to decrease the effects on the soil by 25% per ASCE 7 section 12.13.4. Does this help?
N NotYet Member Joined Jun 7, 2010 Messages 8 Reaction score 0 Jan 20, 2012 #3 yes right, but it's wind load. Sec. 1086.3.3 is still applicable?