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13.4 Design Considerations 457<br />

Figure 13.15 Bearing areas on footings. A 1<br />

= c 2 , A 2<br />

= b 2 .<br />

45°<br />

45°<br />

Loaded area<br />

A 1<br />

Plan<br />

Loaded area A 1<br />

Load<br />

2<br />

1<br />

A 2 is measured on this plane<br />

Elevation<br />

Figure 13.16<br />

Area of bearing stress. Courtesy of ACI

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