2. A square footing has a dimension of 1.8 m x 1.8 m x 0.8 m. The column section is 320 mm square. Using a minimum steel covering of 70 mm and fc' = 27.6 MPa, fy = 410 MPa. a) Determine the development length furnished. b) Determine the appropriate size of steel bars needed to conform to the development length requirements. c) Determine the minimum development length required if it is reinforced with 25 mm diameter bars.

2. A square footing has a dimension of 1.8 m x 1.8 m x 0.8 m. The column section is 320 mm square. Using a minimum steel covering of 70 mm and fc' = 27.6 MPa, fy = 410 MPa. a) Determine the development length furnished. b) Determine the appropriate size of steel bars needed to conform to the development length requirements. c) Determine the minimum development length required if it is reinforced with 25 mm diameter bars.

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter16: Soil Bearing Capacity For Shallow Foundations

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Problem 16.14P: Redo Problem 16.13 with the following data: gross allowable load = 184,000 lb, = 121 lb/ft3, c = 0,...

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