Tutorial 1 - SC Baseplate To Pad Foundation

Question 1

What is the image of

Answer 1

Steel column base plate to pad foundation connection

Question 2

What function is it performing (briefly)

Answer 2

Transfer of structural loads to secure pad foundation

Question 3

Important items to include / annotate in sketch are (10)

Answer 3

1) RC pad foundation
2) Column base plate
3) Holding down bolts
4) 100 x 100 plate washer at bottom of holding down bolts
5) Nuts at top and bottom and washer at top
6) Steel levelling wedges
7) grout
8) removable Bol box
9) universal column
10) Concrete casing