Concrete tie beam - Structural engineering general discussion
Jun 11, 2011 · Nov 16, 2008. 10,844. CA. It is a tension member, not compression. The only function of the concrete is to protect the steel. You should check your reinforcement for …
can i increase footing tie beam size by bonding agent only?
Nov 11, 2010 · This is a footing tie beam - I would expect axial load to control more than anything else. As far as expense - one does not need to be fussy with demolition, except at each end of …
Grade Beam With Isolated Footing - Eng-Tips
Feb 4, 2012 · Structural. Jul 19, 2006. 22,581. 1. I wouldn't call that a grade beam. A grade beam sits on the grade. Build the grade beam down at the level of the isolated footing. 2. Isolate the …
simultaneous footing tie beam and column concreting
Feb 4, 2014 · heloo guys. i just wanna ask if it is possible to pour concrete simultaneously on footing tie beam and column? if yes, what are the negative impact of such in f simultaneous …
tie beam - Structural engineering general discussion - Eng-Tips
Dec 5, 2007 · Tie beams can have several functions, some being: 1. Keep the spread footings in their positions during seismic events; 2. Serve as grade beams to redistribute vertical loads …
Footing tie beam requiremets - Structural engineering general ...
Dec 22, 2003 · Tie beams are not required in an area like KC typically. They are usually required in high seismic areas between pile and pier type foundations as the lateral stability of pier/piles …
FOOTING TIE BEAMS NECESSARY? - Structural engineering …
Jun 1, 2015 · Structural. Oct 16, 2001. 18,008. CA. I meant the project's geographic location. The need for tie beams is often a function of the governing building code and the level of seismicity …
seismic tie beams - Structural engineering general discussion
Dec 27, 2006 · The tie beams are intended as axial members (tension and compression) based on a percentage of the axial force in the columns. bkgd (Structural)28 Dec 06 23:28. Out west …
Tie beams/Footing girders - Structural engineering general
Feb 26, 2006 · Put the tie beam intersections directly under each column. Have piling or drilled piers at the intersections. Saves a lot of mass foundation concrete (and dead load on the …
Grade beam design - Structural engineering general discussion
Oct 25, 2010 · Structural. Aug 7, 2007. 14,745. US. There is a basic difference between a grade beam and a strip footing. Grade beams are used between piles to support structure above. …