RAM Structural System Help

Self-Weight and Surcharge

SelfWeight = ( l 1 + l 2 ) ( w 1 + w 2 ) × Thickness × δ c 1 × DLF UniformSurcharge = ( l 1 + l 2 ) ( w 1 + w 2 ) × ( DeadSurcharge × DLF + LiveSurcharge × LLF ) Equation 4-5
Note: Except for footings in uplift, footing self-weight and surcharge are not calculated for concrete load combinations as the load is completely balanced by the soil when calculating moments and shears on the footing.