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To calculate the load on a footing, you need to first know the soil bearing capacity in the area where the footing is located and determine the footing's soil type. From there, you can then calculate the load by multiplying the weight of the structure plus the live loads (people, furniture, snow, etRead more
To calculate the load on a footing, you need to first know the soil bearing capacity in the area where the footing is located and determine the footing’s soil type. From there, you can then calculate the load by multiplying the weight of the structure plus the live loads (people, furniture, snow, etc.) by the bearing capacity.
You should also factor in any environmental loads such as seismic and wind loads. Finally, you will want to divide the total load by the area of the footing to get the total pressure load.
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