Foundation design

Grading
According to geotechnical report, the existing subsurface material is clay overlying limestone. The
limestone was encountered only 2ft below the surface. Therefore, it is economically reasonable to
remove the clay material.
After the top 2ft layer is removed, a crushed limestone will be used as a fill material and will be graded
to secure the slab foundation. The following picture is taken from google earth to represent the
existing elevation of the ground where the restaurant will be.

The total volume of material to be removed is V= 2ft X ((80ft X 40ft) + (40ft X 40ft)) = 9600ft^2

the estimated Total volume of material to be removed in cubic yards V= (9600ft^2)/27= 360 yd^3
The following chart represents the elevation of the ground after the removal of the top 2ft layer of the
existing ground.

Following chart represents the estimated Fill Material (crushed limestone) needed for a flat level grade.
Length(ft.)
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350

Required Fill(ft.)
2
4
5
3
1
0
3
4

Avg Depth(ft.)
0
3
4.5
4
2
0.5
1.5
3.5

Using trapezoidal rule Area = w* ((h1+hn)/2 + h2 + h3 + h4 +hn)

Area = 50((2+4)/2 + (4 + 5 + 3 + 1 + 0 + 3)) = 950ft^2
Volume = 950*(0 + 3 + 4.5 + 4 + 2 + 0.5 + 1.5 + 3.5) = 18050ft^3
Total volume of Fill material needed in cubic yard; V= (18050ft^3)/ (27) = 700yd^3
The new elevation of the grade after fill and compaction is 1036ft above sea level. The final elevation
of the slab on grade foundation is 1036.33ft above sea level.
There will be an elevator pit needed in the right corner of the foundation. The pit is 10.5ft by 9.5ft and
it is 3ft below the grade. The pit will be dug before placing the fill material. It will also be sealed with
concrete to provide smooth surface.
(All drawings are not to scale)

Slab Design
The loads are assumed to be distributed evenly to the soil. The compressive strength of the limestone
is 4500psi. The bearing capacity of the fill material (crushed limestone) is 4kip/ft^ 2. The unit weight of
the fill material (=140pcf). The following design which include the minimum thickness of the slab, the
amount of reinforcement and the number of reinforcement is recommended by the building research
advisory board (BRAB). Using this method we know that the performance of the slab is very dependent
on the underlying soil. The chart below is a guide which BRAB utilized the climatic rating of locality to
reflect the stability of the moisture content of the soil.

Cost of concrete = $80/yd^3

4in Slab
(4000psi)

4in Slab
(4000psi)

Length
Width
Height
# of Floors
Volume

80
40
0.33
1
1056

ft.
ft.
ft.
ft3

Length
Width
Height
# of Floors
Volume

40
40
0.33
1
528

39.11 yd3
Price

3,128.89

ft.
ft.
ft.
ft3

19.56 yd3
Price

1,564.44

Subtotal
Tax
(8.125%)

7,537.78

612.44

Total

$ 8,150.22

12x24
Beams
(4000psi)
2 ft2
80 ft.
6
1

CS Area
Length
# of Beams
# of Floors

960 ft3

Volume

35.56 yd3
Price

2,844.44

Cost Estimate for Crushed Limestone

Material
Crushed Limestone

Amount
needed
700 yd^3

Unit
Price
$31/ton

Tax
Total
$8.125 $4,264.00

Cost Estimate (Reinforcement)

Rebar
size
Number

Weight of Rebar (per linear foot)

0.167

0.376

0.668

1.043

1.502

7
8
9
10

2.044
2.67
3.4
4.303

11
14

5.313
7.65

18

13.6
*$800 per ton of rebar

12x12-W10.8xW10.8
Wire Mesh Reinforcement

*$200 per ton

*7' x 17' sheets
*53 lbs/sheet

Slab
(10#4) 60ksi
Length
Width
# of
Floors
Area
length of
rebar
Total
Weight

80 ft
80 ft
1
6400 ft2
6400 ft
4275 lbs
2.14 tons

Price

$ 1,710.08

Beams
(10#7) 60ksi
Length
80 ft
# of
Beams
6
# of
Floors
1
Length of
Rebar
480 ft
Weight/LF
10
Length of
Stirrups
11781 ft
Weight/LF
0.67
Total
Weight
12890 lbs
6 tons
Price

$ 5,155.99

Subtotal
Tax
(8.125%)
Total

$ 6,866.07
$
557.87
$ 7,423.93