Whether fabricated from reinforced concrete, steel or wood, modern foundations must be meticulously designed to withstand the various forces buildings will place on them. Apart from the piles ...

Question: I believe I read in ACI 332 that footings are to be a minimum of 2 inches outside the face of the wall sides and the IRC states 4 inches. Which one is right? – Concrete Contractor (Alabama).

A CFA member asks for an interpretation of the cover requirements for dowels in a footing used to provide connection between the concrete footing and the foundation wall. Question: I thought that wet ...