STRIP FOUNDATION (EN1997-1:2004)
Purpose of calculation
Design and analysis of two leaf block basic strip foundation on a rigid concrete base.
Calculation Reference
TEDDS Trial Software calulation version 3.1.04 - BS EN1997-1:2004 incorporating Corrigendum dated
February 2009 and the UK NA incorporating Corrigendum No.1.
Calculation Validation
Calculations checked by P.J.
Strip foundation details - considering a one metre strip
Length of foundation
Width of foundation
Foundation area
Depth of foundation
Depth of block work
Depth of soil over foundation
Level of water
Density of water
Density of block
Density of concrete
Cavity details
Width of cavity
Wall no.1 details
Width of wall
Position in y-axis
Wall no.2 details
Width of wall
Position in y-axis
Soil Properties
Density of Soil
Characteristic cohesion
Charac. angle of shear resistance
Characteristic friction angle
Foundation loads
Self weight
Soil Weight
Wall no.1 loads per linear metre
Self weight
Variable load in y-axis
Permanent load in y-axis
Variable load in z-axis
Permanent load in z-axis
Surcharge next to wall z-axis
Wall no.2 loads per linear metre
Self weight
Variable load in y-axis
Permanent load in y-axis
Variable load in z-axis
Permanent load in z-axis
Surcharge next to wall z-axis
Calculation Reference
Foundation Calculations