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QUESTION: Hi Arshad
What is the full calculations for a petrol station using a  suitable foundation with an internal and external load. Also given is an allowable bearing pressure and total load from colmn.Assume numbers for calculations. Thanks
ANSWER: Hi Said,

You have not given me enough info to respond, but in any case I do not do complete designs over this forum. If you have a particular technical question, I will be happy to respond.

Kind regards,

Arshad

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QUESTION: Hi Arshad can you describe the main functions of a method of statement for any sequence of operations for a pump canopy and shop. Also for a showroom with an internal column load of 500KN and external column load of 230KN on each column sketch suitable foundations showing approximate dimensions. thanks a lot  

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Hi Said,

I am sorry but I cannot do sketches over this forum. For the column foundations, you need to know what the moment is as well at the base of the column. If that is zero, you can design the area of the base by dividing the total laod by the safe bearing capacity of the soil. Whatever size of base you get, make it about 0.2-0.25 times that for the depth/thickness, and provide some rebar at the bottom.

I hope that helps!

Kind regards,

Arshad

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Arshad Khan

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I can answer any questions to do with civil and structural engineering consultancy and construction industry in East Africa and the Middle East, and specifically with the analysis and design of reinforced concrete structures. My particular expertise is in the aseismic design and optimisation of tall buildings.

Experience

Employment history: 36 years in Construction and consultancy in the UK, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Africa, Somalia, Zambia, Austria, Bahrain, Kuwait, Doha and the U.A.E.

Organizations
.Fellow of Institution of Structural Engineers (UK) .Fellow of Institution of Civil Engineers(UK) .Member of the Institution of Engineers, Kenya .Registered Engineer, ERB, Kenya .Member of the Architectural Association of Kenya (Engineers Chapter) .Chartered Engineer (UK)

Publications
•1984: International Conference on the Art and Practice of Structural Design, London •1994: 3rd Int. Kerensky Conference in Structural Engineering, Singapore •2008: International Conference on High-Rise Towers, Abu Dhabi

Education/Credentials
BSc, 1st Class Hons, in Building Engineering, University of Bath, UK MSc in Concrete Structures and Technology, University of London. Diploma of Imperial College, UK.

Awards and Honors
•Science Congress Special Award (for 2-seater Hovercraft - 1968) •Institution of Civil Engineers Award for outstanding performance at Bath University (1975) •Concrete Society Postgraduate study Bursary Award (1976) •Consular Representative for British High Commission, Nairobi. (1995 to 1998) •Examiner for Institution of Civil Engineers Professional Interviews, Nairobi. (1997 to 1998) •Branch Representative in Vienna for PI assessment for Inst. of Struct. Engrs. (1999 to date)

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