missed spread footing how to repair once found

The GC and inspetor missed that the plans and engeneer required 2′ or 3′ squar rebar enforced spread footings under the stem wall in key load bearing points. Everything was poored and framing went up and I was reviewing pictures and compairing to plans and saw they were missing the 2′ or 3′ squares and just had the standard 18″ footing with rebar. BIG screw up on contractors part. So how do we fix. These are door ways with slab in inside and patio slab on outside.
This is what they are doing and it does not seem right. They cut in 2’x2’square on just the inside of the house right up on the stem wall. They are drilling in and epoing in rebar to the stem wall, the load is on the stem wall and the 2’x2′ should origanally be centered under the stem in the footer. is what they are doing correct and if the load beams are on the stem and the 2×2 is just connected to the side is that really helping handle the load at all.
What is the correct fix for a mess up like this,
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I have never seen this problem so I can't offer advice on the solution, though I would be uneasy that a "to the side" footing functions correctly.
However, if it were my job I'd skip getting opinions and go to my engineer for the solution.
I'd have him stamp it and give that solution to the GC and inspector.
Anything else and not only might you get a poor solution, but there could be liability issues, so I'm surprised your GC did not suggest this (but he may be trying to get out of it as cheaply as possible).
... and, you might get lucky if the loads involved are not that big, especially if you have good sub soil. You engineer might tell you the original was conservatively specified and the as-built is acceptable (but get it in writing).
The correct fix is to notify the engineer of record for your project and have them specify a solution. Then have your contractor submit that modification (if any) to local building dept. plan review for approval. Then, finally, have it inspected.
I agree. And have the engineer spec the depth of drilled reinforcement and the type of adhesive to use. Furthermore, make sure the contractor compacts the soil under the new footing addition. If your contractor give you any grief on this, pay an attorney to give him a call.
The engeneer gave he footing sizes for the new loads needed, but did not give any details on how to install or retrofit.
Then I'd say the engineer didn't do his job. (He should, BTW, be paid extra for this, out of the GC's pocket.)
hold on a second...
Dan,
I think he talking about the original engineered plan; not an egineer specifying the retro fit. I don't think it's a matter of an engineer not doing his job at this point. If I understand the O.P. correctly, he may be saying the the G.C. is making the argument that his retrofit meets original engineered specification.
If that is the case, it would simply be a matter of the G.C. confirming (in writing) his retrofit meets approval with the engineer. I think the engineer will make the argument that the retrofit was not part of a continously poured footing (possilbey noted in original specification) and therefore requires an additionally engineered solution. But that is only my speculation meant to address the G.C.'s current position.
The engeneer was re-engaged for this specific retro fit becuase in Addition to the missing footers some beamed needed moved and new footers added. Either the engeneer did not realize the slab had been poored which I doubt since the emails talked about trusses being delivered the same week and he was engineering beams in place
I think the engeneer was just answering the question the contractor had about where they need to go and what size and did not think through the how to make that happen. Then the contractor is behind the 8 ball and was just trying to get-er done and came up with this solution.
Okay. Beyond the communication issues, what makes you the G.C. is qualified to come up with a engineered "solution" in order to get-er-done?
I don't think the GC can that's why I am posting here to see if his solution sounds legit. Him and the engeneer are very difficult to work with and get timely and complete answers.
I think you can infer from what's been posted here that the GC's solution is questionable, at best. How you handle this situation with the GC and engineer is something only you can decide.
Be strong.
They should give you a 20-30 year warranty on the work, backed by a reputable insurance company.
If your builder is not an licensced engineer, then he cannot provide an engineered solution. It's that simple