How this node works
The column bars are anchored into the footing with starter bars; the main mesh sits at the bottom, in tension, and a punching check governs the depth so the column does not punch a cone through the pad.
Key points
- Column
- R.C. footing
- Column / starter bars
- Bottom reinforcement (mesh)
- Punching cone
- Blinding layer
Conceptual, language-neutral drawing for study and orientation — not an execution drawing. Dimensions and verifications belong to the designer.