Unit - 5

Structural behavior of footings

Q1) Explain structural behavior of footing

A1) The shear resistance of column columns and base slides varies greatly at different levels. The reason for this is because the standards differently define the position of the critical perimeter where the resistance of the fist must be determined, and measure the influence of key parameters such as active depth, sleep shear, concrete compression strength, longitudinal stiffness and stiffness give reinforcement pressure in various ways.

To measure the level of safety in Euro code 2 and fib MC 2010, their construction results are compared with the results of a series of foot tests tested in real-world boundary conditions. In addition to the results of the experiments conducted, an analysis of other boxing investigations that lay on the real ground was included.

Thus found the answer to the question of how the individual characteristics of the layers and the soil affect the resistance of the fists and how Euro code 2 and fib MC 2010 predict the carrying capacity of the tested column columns.

Finally, based on the results of testing and testing of others, and the continuation of price analysis, a possible transformation of Euro code 2 in the field of reinforced concrete was proposed.

Introduction

Shallow foundations move structural loads to nearby soil. Foot columns and foundation stone foundations are the main types of shallow foundations and building members that support columns. The control of the column of such steps is a mandatory part of the construction of reinforced concrete tires exposed to the designated strengths of the columns.

The complexity of the compression situation in the paralyzed feet requires, as well as a detailed analysis of theories, further exploratory research to determine the appropriate conclusions and to confirm the theoretical presentations presented.

The behavior of the foot columns and slide foundations under load depends on the general condition of the soil characteristics, the type and the characteristics of the tread material and the strength of the load. Often, high-load-mounted loads can lead to a sudden failure of those steps - hitting the column with the foot.

Although foundations have a significant impact on structural and soil behavior, standards are not sufficiently sensitive to their analysis, and in some cases specific foundation analysis data have not even been mentioned.

Q2) Explain design steps for isolated column footing

A2)

 Step 1: Transfer of axial force at the base of column

It is essential that the total factored load must be transferred at the base of columns without any reinforcement .For that the bearing resistance should be greater than the total factored load up

P u = 1.5 × P

The bearing stress as per c l 34.4 of IS 456

b r = 0.45 f ck ( A1/A2)1/2

With a condition that

(A1/A2)1/2 <= 2.0

Step 2: Size of the footing

Base area = P × 1.15 / 300

Provide B× D mm  .........assume A/2

Step 3: Thickness of footing

Tan <= 0.9 {(100 QA/f c k) +1}1/2

Therefore h = {(D - P)/2} (tan)

Provide B ×D ×h mm

Step 4: Minimum reinforcement

The plain concrete block B ×D ×h shall be provided with the minimum reinforcement 0.12 per cent for temperature, shrinkage and tie action

Minimum A s t = 0.0012 B h

Step 5: Check for the gross base pressure

Assuming unit weight of concrete and soil as 24 KN/m3 and 20 kN/me

Service Load = P k n

Weight of footing = (0.67) (1.25) (1.25) (24)

Weight of soil = (0.33) (1.25) (1.25) (20)

Total = weight of footing + weight of soil + service load

Q a = total / (1.25)(1.25)

Step 6: bending moment

Step 7: development length of 12 mm diameter bars

Step 8: providing slope in the footing slabs

Q3) Design a plain concrete footing for a column of 400 mm x 400 mm carrying an axial load of 400 k N under service load. Assume safe bearing capacity of soil as 300 k N/m at a depth of 1 m below the ground level. Use M 20 and Fe 415 for the design.

A3)

Solution 1:

Plain concrete footing is given in section .11.28.2(A) 1 and 11.28.5(b).

Step 1: Transfer of axial force at the base of column

It is essential that the total factored loads must be transferred at the base of column without any reinforcement. For that the bearing resistance should be greater than the total factored load P

Here, the factored load P. = 400(1.5) = 600 k N.

The bearing stress, as per cl.34.4 of IS 456

= 0.45 f c k (A1/A2)1/2

With a condition that

(A1/A2)1/2 < 2.0

Since the bearing stress at the column-footing interface will be governed by the column face, we have A1 = A2 = 400(400) = 160000 mm2 Using A1 = A2 in Eq.

P b r = Bearing force = 0.45 f c k A1 = 0.45(20)(160000)(10^-3) = 1440 k N > P u (= 600 k N).

Thus, the full transfer of load P is possible without any reinforcement.

Step 2: Size of the footing

Fig no 1 Detailing

Let us assume the weight of footing and back fill soil as 15 per cent of P Then, the base area required = 400(1.15)/300 = 1.533 m2. Provide 1250 x 1250 mm (= 1.5625 m2) as shown in Fig. The bearing pressure q a = 400(1.15) / (1.25)(1.25) = 294.4 k N/m2.

Step 3: Thickness of footing

The thickness of the footing h is governed by Lesson 28. From below given by

Tan <= 0.9 {(100 q a / f c k) + 1}1/2

Tan <= 0.9 [{100(0.2944)/20} + 1]1/2

Tan <= 1.415

We have

h = ((1250 - 400)/2)(tan) = 601.375 mm

Provide 1250 x 1250 x 670 mm block of plain concrete.

Step 4: Minimum reinforcement

The plain concrete block 1250 x 1250 x 670 shall be provided with the minimum reinforcement 0.12 percent for temperature, shrinkage and tie action.

Minimum A = 0.0012(1250)(670) = 1005.0 mm2

Provide 9 bars of 12 mm diameter (= 1018 mm2) both .The spacing of bars = (1250 - 50 - 12)/8 = 148.5 mm c/c. Provide the bars @ 140 mm c/c.

Step 5: Check for the gross base pressure

Assuming unit weights of concrete and soil as 24 k N/m and 20 k N/m

Service load = 400.00 k N

Weight of footing = (0.67) (1.25) (1.25) (24) = 25.125 KN

Weight of soil = (0.33) (1.25) (1.25) (20) = 10.3125 k N

Total = 435.4375 k N

Q a = 435.4375/ (1.25)(1.25) = 278.68 k N/m² < 300 k N/m2

Q4) Explain combined rectangular and trapezoidal footing by limit states methods

A4)

COMBINED REACTANGULAR AND TRAPEZOIDAL FOOTING BY LIMIT STATE METHOD

Whenever two or more columns in a straight line are carried with one foot spread, it is called a composite foot. The separated feet of each column are usually economical.

Combined feet are provided only when they are most needed, as

1. When two columns are close together, they form a series of adjacent layers

2. When the carrying capacity of the soil is low which causes the formation of adjacent independent feet .

3. Proximity to the building line or existing building or sewage, adjacent to the building column.

Fig no 2 Combined footing

Fig no 3 Type of footing

The jointed foot can be rectangular, trapezoidal or shaped like a Tee in order.

The geometric size and configuration are set in such a way that of the foot area corresponds to the effect of the column loads. This leads to the same pressure under the entire foot area.

Trapezoidal foot is provided when one column load is significantly higher than the other. As a result, both movement rates over the surface of the columns will be limited.

A rectangular foot is provided where any treadmill is restricted or the width of the foot is restricted.

Rectangular combined footing

Over time, the foot acts as a loaded beam that falls between the columns and the upper cantilevering. Statistics, shaving power and temporary bending curves are used in the long-distance direction. The time is checked on the face of the column. Shear strength is most important in the d range in the surface of the columns or where the resistance is reversed. Two-shear shear is tested under a heavy column.

The foot also has a flexible curve and this bend spreads over a short clip near the foot

Fig no 4 Slab type combined footing

Fig no 5 Transverse beam

Design Steps

Find the point of use of column loads on foot.

Align the foot so that the effect of the load passes through the center of the foot,

Calculate the area of ​​the foot so that the soil is allowed the pressure does not exceed

Calculate shear strength and bending times in important points therefore draw SFD and BMD.

Adjust the depth of the feet from the upper bend a moment.

Calculate the passing moment of the pass and arrange the shortcut section in depth and reinforcement. See anchorage and shear.

Design Steps

Look at the base of the longitudinal shear so form a longitudinal shear

Create minute-length reinforcement and place them in the right places.

Check the length of the development of the long metal

Reduce long-term economic barriers • Draw and provide reinforcement information

Adjust the bar bending system

Detailing

The metal details (both length and length) on the jointed feet are similar to those of the standard SP-34 beam

The required details of the beams and slabs should be followed as appropriate-SP-34

Q5) Two interior columns A and B carry 700 kN and 1000 kN loads respectively. Column A is 350 mm x 350 mm and column B is 400 mm X 400 mm in section. The centre to centre spacing between columns is 4.6 m. The soil on which the footing rests is capable of providing resistance of 130 kN/m2. Design a combined footing by providing a central beam joining the two columns. Use concrete grade M25 and mild steel reinforcement.

Draw to a suitable scale the following

1. The longitudinal sectional elevation

2. Transverse section at the left face of the heavier column

3. Plan of the footing

A5)

Data

F c k = 25 N/mm2

F y = 250 N/mm2

F b = 130 k N/m2 (SBC),

Column A = 350 mm x 350 mm,

Column B = 400 mm x 400 mm,

C /c spacing of columns = 4.6 m,

 PA = 700 k N and PB = 1000 k N

Required: To design combined footing with central beam joining the two columns.

Ultimate loads

P A= 1.5 x 700 = 1050 k N, P B = 1.5 x 1000 = 1500 k N

Proportioning of base size

Working load carried by column A = PA = 700 k N

Working load carried by column B = PB = 1000 k N

Self weight of footing 10 % x (PA + PB) = 170 k N

Total working load = 1870 k N

Required area of footing = A f = total load/SBC

=1870/130 = 14.38 m2

Let the width of the footing = Bf = 2m

For uniform pressure distribution the C.G. of the footing should coincide with the C.G. of column loads. Let x be the distance of C.G. from the centre line of column A

Then x = (PB x 4.6)/(PA + PB) = (1000 x 4.6)/(1000 +700) = 2.7 m from column A.

 If the cantilever projection of footing beyond column A is 'a' then, a + 2.7 = Lf /2 = 7.2/2, Therefore a = 0.9 m

Similarly if the cantilever projection of footing beyond B is 'b' then, b + (4.6-2.7) = Lf /2= 3.6 m,

Therefore b = 3.6 - 1.9 = 1.7 m

The details are shown in Figure

Fig no 6 Combined footing with loads

Rectangular Footing with Central Beam:

Design of Bottom slab

Total ultimate load from columns = P u = 1.5(700 + 1000) = 2550 k N.

Upward intensity of soil pressure Wu = P/A f= 2550/14.4 =177 k N/m2

Design of slab

Intensity of Upward pressure = w u =177 k N/m2

Consider one meter width of the slab (b=1m)

Load per m run of slab at ultimate = 177 x 1 = 177 k N/m

 Cantilever projection of the slab (For smaller column)

=1000 - 350/2 = 825 mm

Maximum ultimate moment = 177 x 0.8252/2 = 60.2 k N-m.

Fig no 7

For M25 and Fe 250, Q u max = 3.71 N/mm2

Required effective depth = √ (60.2 x 10^6 / (3.71 x 1000)) = 128 mm

 Since the slab is in contact with the soil clear cover of 50 mm is assumed.

Using 20 mm diameter bars

Required total depth = 128 + 20/2 + 50 =188 mm say 200 mm Provided effective depth = d =200-50-20/2 = 140 mm

To find steel

Mu/bd2 =3.07<3.73, URS

Mu =0.87 f y A s t [d-f y A s t/(f c k b)]

Pt =1.7%

A s t = 2380 mm2

Use 20 mm diameter bar at spacing = 1000 x 314 / 2380 = 131.93 say 130 mm c/c

Area provided = 1000 x 314 / 130 = 2415 mm2

Check the depth for one-way shear considerations- At d from face

Design shear force= Vu =177 x (0.825-0.140) = 121KN

Nominal shear stress= =Vu /b d=121000/ (1000x140) =0.866MPa

Permissible shear stress

Pt = 100 x 2415 / (1000 x 140) = 1.7 %,

u c= 0.772 N/mm2

Value of k for 200 mm thick slab = 1.2

Permissible shear stress = 1.2 x 0.772 = 0.926 N/mm2 > and hence safe

The depth may be reduced uniformly to 150 mm at the

Check for development length

L d t = [0.87 x 250 / (4 x 1.4)] =39

= 39 x 20 = 780 mm

Available length of bar=825 - 25 =800mm > 780 mm and hence safe.

Transverse reinforcement

Required A s t =0.15bD/100

=0.15x1000 x 200/100 = 300mm2

Using 8 mm bars, Spacing=1000x50/300 = 160 mm

Provide distribution steel of 8 mm at 160 mm c/c. <300, <5d

Design of Longitudinal Beam

Load from the slab will be transferred to the beam. As the width of the footing is 2 m, the net upward soil pressure per meter length of the beam = Wu = 177 x 2 = 354 k N/m

Shear Force and Bending Moment

V a c= 354 x 0.9 =318.6 k N, VAB = 1050-318.6 =731.4 k N

V B d = 354 x 1.7 = 601.8kN, VBA = 1500-601.8 = 898.2 k N

Point of zero shears from left end C

X1 = 1050/354 = 2.97m from C or

X2 = 7.2-2.97 = 4.23 m from D

Maximum B.M. occurs at a distance of 4.23 m from D, Mu E = 354 x 4.23^2/2 - 1500 (4.23 - 1.7) = -628 k N .m

Bending moment under column A= M u A =354x0.9^2 /2 = 143.37 k N. m

Bending moment under column B = M u B = 354 x 1.7^2 = 511.5 k N-m

Let the point of contra flexure be at a distance x from the centre of column A

Then, M x = 1050x - 354 (x + 0.9)^2/2  = 0

Therefore x = 0.206 m and 3.92 m from column A i.e. 0.68 m from B.

Fig no 8 SFD and BMD

Depth of beam from B.M.

The width of beam is kept equal to the maximum width of the column i.e. 400 mm. Determine the depth of the beam where T- beam action is not available. The beam acts as a rectangular section in the cantilever portion, where the maximum positive moment = 511.5 k N/m.

d =√ (511.5 x 10^6 / (3.73 x 400)) = 586 mm

Provide total depth of 750 mm. Assuming two rows of bars with effective cover of 70 mm.

Effective depth provided = d= 750-70 = 680 mm (Less than 750mm and hence no side face steel is needed.

Check the depth for Two-way Shear

The heaver column B can punch through the footing only if it shears against the depth of the beam along its two opposite edges, and along the depth of the slab on the remaining two edges. The critical section for two-way shear is taken at distance d/2 (i.e. 680/2 mm) from the face of the column. Therefore, the critical section will be taken at a distance half the effective depth of the slab (ds/2) on the other side as shown in Fig.

Fig no 9 Detailing

In this case b=D=400 mm, db =680 mm, d s = 140 mm

Area resisting two - way shear = 2(b x db + d s x d s) +2 (D + d b) d s

= 2 (400 x 680+ 140 x 140) + 2(400+680) 140= 885600 mm2

Design shear =P u d = column load - Wu x area at critical section

= 1500 - 177 x (b + d s) x (D + db)

= 1500-177 x (0.400+0.140) x (0.400+ 0.680) =1377.65KN

T v =P is/ b o d= 1377.65x1000/885600= 1.56 M Pa

Shear stress resisted by concrete = T ­u c = T u c × Ks

Where, u c= 0.25 √ f ck = 0.25 √25 = 1.25 N/mm²

Ks = 0.5 + d/D = 0.5 + 400/400 = 1.5 <1 Hence K s= 1

u c= 1 x 1.25 = 1.25 N/mm2 Therefore Unsafe

Area of Steel: Cantilever portion BD

Length of cantilever from the face of column

=1.7- 0.4/2 = 1.5 m.

Ultimate moment at the face of column =354x1.5^2/2 =398.25 k N-m

Mu max = 3.71 x 400 x 680^2 x 10^ -6 = 686 k N-m > 398.25 k N-m

Therefore Section is singly reinforced.

Mu/bd^2 =398.25x10^6 / (400x680^2) = 2.15<3.73, URS

Pt =1.114%

A s ­t =3030 mm2, Provide 3- 32 mm + 4- 16 mm at bottom face,

Area provided = 3217 mm2

 L d t = 39 x 32 = 1248 mm

Curtailment

All bottom bars will be continued up to the end of cantilever. The bottom bars of 3- 32 will be curtailed at a distance d (= 680 mm) from the point of contra flexure (a = 680 mm) in the portion BE with its distance from the centre of support equal to 1360 mm from B.

Cantilever portion AC

Length of cantilever from the face of column =900-350/2 = 725 mm

Ultimate moment 354 x 0.7252 /2 = 93 k N-m

Mu /bd2 =93x10^6/ (400x6802) =0.52 <3.73, URS

Pt =0.245% (Greater than minimum steel)

A s t =660 mm2

Provide 4 - 16 mm at bottom face, Area provided 804 mm2 Continue all 4 bars of 16 mm diameter throughout at bottom.

Region AB between points of contra flexures

The beam acts as an isolated T-beam.

 b = [Lo/ ( Lo/b +4)] + b w where,

Lo = 4.6 - 0.206 - 0.68 = 3.714 m = 3714 mm

b= actual width of flange = 2000 mm, b w = 400 mm

b f = [3714/(3714/2000+4) + 400] =1034mm < 2000mm

D f =200 mm, Mu = 628 k N-m

Moment of resistance M u f of a beam for x u = D f is:

M u f = [0.36 x 25 x1034 x 200(680 - 0.42x200)]x 10^-6 = 1109 k N .m > Mu ( = 628 k N-m)

Therefore X u <D f

Mu =0.87 f y A s t (d-f y A s t /f c k bf)

A s t = 4542 mm2

Provide 5 bars of 32 mm and 3 bars of 16 mm,

Area provided = 4021 + 603 = 4624 mm2 >4542 mm2

P t = 100 x 4624/(400x680) = 1.7%

Curtailment:

Consider that 2- 32 mm are to be curtailed

No. of bars to be continued = 3 - 16 + 3 -   32

Given area = A s t =3016 mm2

Moment of resistance of continuing bars

Mur = (0.87 x 250 x 3016 (680 - ((250 x 3016) / (25 x 400) x 10-6 = 396.6 k N-m

Let the theoretical point of curtailment be at a distance x from the free end C,

Then, M u c = Mur Therefore -354 x²/2 + 1050 (X-0.9) = 396.6 x^2- 5.93x + 7.58 =0,

Therefore x = 4.06m or 1.86m from C

Actual point of curtailment = 4.06 + 0.68 = 4.74 m from C or 1.86 - 0.68 = 1.18 m from C

Terminate 2-phy 32 mm bars at a distance of 280 mm (= 1180 - 900) from the column A and 760mm (= 5500 - 4740) from column B. Remaining bars 3 - 32 shall be continued beyond the point of inflection for a distance of 680 mm i.e. 460 mm from column A and up to the outer face of column B. Remaining bars of 3 -   16 continued in the cantilever portion.

Design of shear reinforcement Portion column i.e. AB

In this case the crack due to diagonal tension will occur at the point of contra flexure because the distance of the point of contra flexure from the column is less than the effective depth d(= 680mm)

(i) Maximum shear force at B = V u max = 898.2 k N

Shear at the point of contra flexure = Vu D - 898.2-354 x 0.68 = 657.48 k N

v=657000/(400x680) =2.42 M Pa <c ,max

Area of steel available 3 - 16 + 3 - 32

A s t = 3016 mm2

Pt = 100 x 3016 / (400 x 680) = 1.1%

c=0.664MPA

v>c

Design shear reinforcement is required.

Using 12 mm diameter 4 - legged stirrups

Spacing= [0.87 x 250x (4x113)]/ (2.42-0.664)x400 =139 mm

Say 120 mm c/c

Zone of shear reinforcements between v to  c

  = m from support B towards A

(ii) Maximum shear force at A = Vu max = 731.4 k N.

Shear at the point contra flexure = V u D = 731.4 - 0.206 x 354 = 658.5 KN

v =658500/(400x680) =2.42MPa < c max

Area of steel available = 4624 mm2 pt = 100 x 4624 / (400 × 680) = 1.7 %

u c= 0.772 N/mm2

Design shear reinforcement is required.

Using 12 mm diameter 4 - legged stirrups,

Spacing = 0.87 x 250 x (4 x 113)/ (2.42-0.774) x400 =149 mm say 140 mm c/c

Zone of shear reinforcement

From A to B for a distance as shown in figure

For the remaining central portion of 1.88 m provide minimum shear reinforcement using 12 mm diameter 2 - legged stirrups at

Spacing, s = 0.87 x 250 x (2 x 113/ (0.4 x 400) =307.2 mm, Say 300 mm c/c< 0.75d

Cantilever portion BD

V u max = 601.8kN,

V u D =601.8-354(0.400/2 + 0.680) = 290.28kN

v=290280 / (400x680) =1.067MPA < c max

A at = 3217 mm² and pt = 100 x 3217/ (400 x 680) = 1.18%

c =0.683N/mm² (Table IS: 456-2000)

v>c and v- c <0.4 Provide minimum steel.

Using 12 mm diameter 2- legged stirrups, 43-44/48 Spacing = 0.87 x 250 x (2 x 113)/ (0.4x400) = 307.2 mm say 300 mm c/c

Cantilever portion AC

Minimum shear reinforcement of 12 mm diameters 2 - legged stirrups at 300mm c/c will be sufficient in the cantilever portions of the beam as the shear is very less.

Fig no 10 Steel in footing

Fig no 11 Reinforcement

Fig no 12 Reinforcement detailing

Q6) Explain design of strap footing

A6) The belt loop is used to connect the loaded column foot to the inner column. The belt is used to transfer the resulting moment from eccentricity to the inside of the column foot so that the same soil pressure is applied under both feet. The rope foot may be used instead of a rectangular or trapezoidal joint foot if the distance between the columns is large and / or the allowable ground pressure is too large so that additional footprint is not required.

Fig no 13 Strap footing

This is a special type of footing used for two columns. The two columns are provided by two separate footings connected by a rigid beam called "strap beam".

Fig no 14 Strap beam

Three basic considerations of the design of belts are:

1. The strap should be tightened possibly with Strap / Footing> 2. This strap is needed to control the rotation of the outer foot.

2. Footings should be approximately approximate equal soil pressure and avoiding significant differences in B to reduce settlement

3. The belt should not touch the soil so that there is no soil reaction Cantilever or Strap Footings.

It is common to ignore the weight of the belt in construction. The belt should be adequately attached to the column and feet with the use of tires so that the foot and cords are unit. The foot is pointed in one direction. The rope beam is reinforced with a main reinforcement at the top between the columns and at the bottom below the inner foot

Design of Strap Footings

Summary of strap footing design is shown in the following steps.

1- Proportion footing dimensions.

Sum moments about the center of the interior column and obtain the soil reaction beneath the exterior footing.

Summation Mcol2 = 0

R1 (S- e) - N1 S = 0

Sum moments about the center of the exterior footing and obtain the soil reaction beneath the other footing

Summation R1 = 0

N2 (S-e) - R2(S-e) - N1 e = 0

Design of Strap Footings

Summation F= 0

N1 +N2 - R1 - R2 = 0

To solve these three equations assume a value of eccentricity, e. Find R1, R2 and check equation (3).

Fig no 15 Design of strap footing

1- Proportion footing dimensions.

Find the required area for each footing:

L1 = 2 (e + a1/2) and B1 = R1 / L1 * q all

A2 = R2 / q all          A2 = B2.      A2 = L2 * B2

!f B is too large or too small compared to L can be repeated until satisfactory dimensions are obtained. BI should not be greater than 1.5 LI

2 - Evaluate factor net soil pressure under the footing

Fig no 16

3- BMD

Fig no 17

4- Find the depth of the concrete.

Measure the working depth, d feet (1) with 3 ways to pierce the shear under column (1) and walk (2) with 4 ways to shear under column (2)

Deep depth design, d, with the worst of two dimensions and wide share, find the wide square from the shear strength diagram.

5- Design foot reinforcement as tightening of both sides

a- Strengthening in the direction of L

Select the times (refer to the temporary drawing) and measure the required reinforcement.

a- Reinforcement in B- direction

S1 = B1 - b1/2.           Mu1 = qu1 * s2 /2

S2 = B2 - b2/2.        Mu2 = qu2 * s2 /2

Check the reinforcement and select bars.

6- Design strap as beam but check if it is a deep beam

a) Depth of strap beam

The shear is constant in strap beam. Assume that the width of the strap, b (with the smallest of column 1 and 2)

d = Vu strap / c b

b) Reinforcement of strap beam

Select the appropriate moment must strap Using moment, d, and strength of materials and estimate the reinforcement A s

As = the total reinforcement in strap beam

c) Development of positive reinforcement moment at simple support and at point of inflection

Positive moment tension Reinforcement shall be limited to a diameter such that LD completed for f y by equation

M n /Vu + la >= L d

Where

M n is nominal moment strength assuming all reinforcement at the section to be stressed to the specified yield strength.

Vu is factored shear force at the section.

La is embedded length of bar past point of zero moment but not exceed the greater of (d) or (12 db).

An increase of 30% in the value of MN /Vu shall be permitted when the ends of reinforcement are confined a comp. reaction.

Q7) Explain the structural behavior of retaining wall

A7)

STRUCTURAL BEHAVIOUR OF RETAINING WALL

 The differences between the base pressure (P max) and the minimum pressure (P min) in the base are also investigated

Q8) Explain the stability of retaining wall against overturning and sliding

A8)

STABILITY OF RETAINING WALL AGAINST OVER TURNING AND SLIDING

Overturning is one of the limitations of wall stability. In order to improve this post-rear-force analysis it must be tested against the surface of the allocated surface called the thrust surface, usually on the gravitational wall behind the wall, and on cantilever walls it is considered to be a vertical plane

Although Danilevsky (1982) examined the problem in terms of common terms, the stability of anti-displacement walls has been positively assessed by the safety type F, which is defined as the ratio between the resistance times and the number of turning times relative to the toe. So with the simple cases of Fig. 1, the security item is provided by

F = W x / S a d

Where W = the weight of the wall and the soil between the wall and the focus area; S a = active focus; and x and d = their arms, respectively.

Calculations are usually made using straight and vertical parts of the S, (called Sa and S, respectively). For this purpose, the upper part of the active focus can be considered in two different ways: such as reducing the moment of overturning

F = W x / S ah y s – S a v X's

Or increasing the resisting moment

F = W x + S a v x s / S a h y s

Where y s and X's = arms of S a h and S a v respectively. Both of these formulas are used in the analysis of wall durability

(Huntington 1957). However, they are fundamentally different. The value of the security feature provided by (3) remains a positive number, and that (2) may divert or subtract negative numbers. Moreover, only (2) is the direct result of (1), while (3) corresponds to the incorrect change of one term from denominator to number.

Q9) Explain design of cantilever retaining wall by limit states methods

A9)

DESIGN OF CANTILEVER RETAINING WALL BY LIMIT STATE METHODS

Fig no 18 Cantilever retaining wall

Main Features -

Assumption

Design Parameters:

Height of earth to be retained, h (m)

Surcharge pressure on backfill, W s (k N/m2)

Soil Properties: ...

Angle of internal friction of soil, φ (°)

Slope of backfill, β (°) with the horizontal.

Unit weight of soil, in k N/m2

Soil-wall interface friction, δ (°)

Concrete density, in k N/m2