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Geotechnical Design Data
LOAD COMBINATIONS
ULTIMATE LIMIT STATE
U_01 = 1.4DL + 1.6LL +1.2 EP + 1.4WP + 1.2T
WHERE:
DL= Dead Load
LL= Live/Imposed
EP= Earth Pressure
WP=Water Pressure
T= Uniform Temperature
Materials
All materials shall conform to the applicable standards as stated herein.
Concrete – the following concrete properties shall be used:
Structural Element Fcu, strength Modulus of Elasticity
All structural element 21 MPa 20 KN/mm^2
Reinforcing Steel
Type Yield Strength Modulus of Elasticity
Regular Steel Bar PNS 275 MPa 200 KN/mm^2
Weldable Steel Bar PNS 275 MPa 200 KN/mm^2
Concrete Cover
Element Exposure Minimum Cover
Raft Earth Faces 75mm
Other Faces 50mm
Retaining Walls Earth Faces 60mm
Exposed to weather 40mm
Water Tank Walls Water Faces 50mm
Other Faces 40mm