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What is NYC AC § 27-673?

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This section outlines the conditions under which impact forces may be disregarded in foundation design. Specifically, it states that foundations on loose granular soils or those supporting cranes and heavy machinery must consider impact forces. Applies to architects and engineers involved in foundation design.

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§ 27-673 Impact.

AC § 27-673

Impact forces may be neglected in the design of foundations, except for foundations bearing on loose granular soils, or, regardless of the type of soil material, for foundations supporting cranes, heavy machinery, and moving equipment, or where the ratio of the live load causing impact to the total of the reactions from live load applied without impact plus dead load exceeds one-third.

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