Design rules for Civil Works

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Civil Works

  • Footing area = load / SBC
  • Storm-water runoff (rational): Q = C·I·A / 360 (m³/s, I mm/h, A ha)
  • Machine foundation mass ≥ 3 x machine mass (rule of thumb)
  • Concrete volume = L x B x D; steel ≈ 80–120 kg/m³ RCC (estimate)

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Standards cited by number for reference; verify designs with a qualified engineer.