Why is the main reinforcement provided on the longer side of raft footing?
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Why is the main reinforcement provided on the longer side of raft footing?
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The longest span is in more critical section due to which main reinforcement is provided on the longer span. The longest span has to bear a higher bending moment. This is because the uplift pressure from the soil below will be equal in all locations, but the moment developed at the longer span willRead more
The longest span is in more critical section due to which main reinforcement is provided on the longer span. The longest span has to bear a higher bending moment. This is because the uplift pressure from the soil below will be equal in all locations, but the moment developed at the longer span will be higher because of a long arm. Its a uniformly distributed load and so it produces a larger moment on a longer beam. Thus, the main reinforcement is provided in longer span.
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