For practical example: Assume maximum factored pressure = 196 × 1.5 = 294 kPa (ULS). Overhang = 2.25 m. M_Ed per meter width = (294 × 2.25²) / 2 = 744 kNm/m.
For full step-by-step reports and technical drawings, refer to these professional resources: Tower Crane Foundation Design Details
Designing a tower crane foundation requires balancing geotechnical capacity, structural strength, and anchor bolt detailing. The above (with a 6m × 6m pad for a 4,500 kNm moment) demonstrates the fundamental checks:
Soil pressure at face (linear distribution): q_at_face = q_min + (q_max - q_min) × (distance from edge).