Addis Ababa Science and Technology University
College of Architecture and civil Engineering Department
of Civil Engineering
1. Design a rectangular isolated footing (side ratio L/B=1.5) for
condition given below.
Design action from column
Action Un factored Factored
P(kN) 714.3 1000
M(kN.m) 250 350
Column dimensions: 0.3m x 0.3m
Net allowable soil pressure qu=215.15KN/m2
C25 concrete grade and Ø12 grade S-400 Steel Reinforcement
2. Design a rectangular combined footing for condition given below.
Design action from column-1
Action Unfractured Factored
P(KN) 571.4 800
M(KN.m) 57.14 80
Design action from column-2
Action Un factored Factored
P(KN) 714.3 1000
M(KN.m) 71.43 100
Column dimensions: 0.3m x 0.3m
Net allowable soil pressure qu=233.80kN/m2
C25 concrete grade and Ø14 grade S-400 Steel Reinforcement
a. Calculate L and B
b. Draw SFD and BMD.
c. Fix the depth of the footing
d. Determine the reinforcement and
e. Provide a detailing