EK523
In order to facilitate the compaction of the bedding material, holes are cut in the baseplate of the order of 50 mm diameter or more, near to the centre of […]
EK400
For heavily-loaded columns or those carrying large moments resulting in high compressive forces the bedding should be fine concrete using a maximum aggregate of 10 mm size and a water-cement […]
EK392
A gusseted base is used occasionally to spread very heavy loads but more generally for conditions of large moment in relation to the vertical applied loads, the principal function of […]
EK390
The function of a column baseplate is to distribute the column forces to the concrete foundation.
EK389
The minimum depth for mass concrete foundation is established by 45 degrees dispersal from the edge of the baseplate. Shallower foundations can be used if they are suitably reinforced.