Question: a ) Per ACI code 3 1 8 recommendations, design a rectangular column footing for a 1 6 in 2 0 in tied interior column

a) Per ACI code 318 recommendations, design a rectangular column footing for a 16 in 20 in tied interior column that supports a service dead load of 200kips and a live load of 160kips. The column is reinforced with 8#8 bars. The base of the footing is 5-0 below grade. Assume the weight of the soil as 110lbscu.ft. and the allowable bearing capacity as 5000lbsq.A. The specified concrete strength, fc=4500. for footing and fc=6000 for the column, and grade 60ksi steel as reinforcement.
(15 points)
b) Draw a neat sketch showing the design details including dimensions and reinforcement provided.
(5 points)
c) Verify development requirements and design dowel bars between column & footings per ACl code 318.
(10 points)
a ) Per ACI code 3 1 8 recommendations, design a

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