| 4.2.6. |
Shallow Foundations |
| 4.2.6.1. |
Design of Shallow Foundations
- The design of shallow foundations shall be in conformance with Subsection 4.2.4. and the requirements of this Subsection. (See Note A-4.2.6.1.(1).)
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| 4.2.6.2. |
Support of Shallow Foundations
- Where a shallow foundation is to be placed on soil or rock, the soil or rock shall be cleaned of loose and unsound material and shall be adequate to support the design load taking into account temperature, precipitation, construction activities and other factors that may lead to changes in the properties of soil or rock.
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| 4.2.6.3. |
Incorrect Placement of Shallow Foundations
- Where a shallow foundation unit has not been placed or located as indicated on the drawings,
- the error shall be corrected, or
- the design of the foundation unit shall be recalculated for the altered conditions by the designer and action taken as required in Article 2.2.4.7. of Division C.
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| 4.2.6.4. |
Damaged Shallow Foundations
- If a shallow foundation unit is damaged,
- it shall be repaired, or
- the design of the foundation unit shall be recalculated for the damaged condition by the designer and action taken as required in Article 2.2.4.7. of Division C.
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