Types of foundation. 1. Concrete strip FOUNDATION. ü They are frequently used. ü They consist of continuous mass concrete strips poured in the bottom of the trenches. ü These foundations supports load bearing walls which are centered on the concrete strips to spread the pressure from the walls, roofs, and other floor loads evenly. ü The concrete strip is usually a uniform width and depth. ü The foundation must be wide and deep enough to avoid soil movement that could cause instability ü Depending on soil conditions, the max depth may be 900mm. ü The concrete must be at least as thick as its projection from the base of the wall. ü This ensures that the pressure of the building loads are distributed in the concrete at an angle of 45°. 2. Deep strip FD The deep strip foundation is a variation of strip foundations. Deep str...
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TOPIC 1: BUILDING FOUNDATIONS Definition: Foundation is the lowermost structure in any building, it will transfer the load from superstructure to the soil (substructure). There would have been no need of foundation if the soil is good in shear. Reasons why foundations are placed below the ground level a) The surrounding ground provides stability b) Protection from impact c) Protection from extremes weather conditions Although depths of foundation vary according to the site conditions, the best load bearing ground is normally 900mm below the surface. Foundation is usually divided into 2 types: 1. Natural foundation. This is the ground underneath the base of the building after the excavation is completed. 2. The artificial foundation: This is the structure that lies between the building and the natural foundation. Foundation Loads . 1. Dead ...

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