Dec 18, 2014 · A mud mat makes a good all weather working surface, allows accurate placement of the structural foundation rebar, and prevents the structural foundation concrete from being contaminated …

Sep 25, 2014 · Does anyone have any good references for designing for shear in mat foundations. In particular I am talking about large mats that support multiple shear walls and columns and are not …

Feb 29, 2008 · It is recommended that mudslabs be used for blindside waterproofing under structural slabs. Besides providing a flat working surface, what other benefits do mud slabs provide? How do I …

Jul 12, 2010 · I have modeled a mat that is 115' x 83' in STAAD. I have modeled this mat using 4 noded plates and have placed spring supports on the plates using the subgrade modulus. I am also you …

Jul 27, 2023 · I have a question regarding the use of Mud Mat to meet the design excavation level. I am working on a deep foundation that is laying on slightly to none weathered bedrock. The excavation …

May 4, 2016 · 3) Steel rigging mat - The W6x15s spread the 5.97 kip/ft 2 UDL along the 8' pad length. Per Lomarandil 's comment, the mat starts to spread the load across the width of the pad at a 45 o …

Sep 24, 2014 · I have a foundation plan that has a foundation that has a top and bottom rebar mat. The plan just says that the rebar has to be minimum of 3" of clear cover. I have the contractor telling me …

Jun 11, 2008 · I'm looking for eaveryone's thoughts on proper rebar detailing for a foundation mat slab that was designed as a two-way slab. There are additional bars called out for the intersection of the …

Dec 15, 2018 · Do you agree with this interpretation of ACE 318-14? Any strategies to reduce reinforcement staying within the code 318-14? Plain concrete mat foundation for flexure if it works …

Aug 26, 2024 · Hello all, I'm analyzing a mat foundation in STAAD and would like to get input on the subgrade modulus being used. I'm using plate mat foundation supports in the Y-direction in STAAD. …