Upload NowFootings are placed at some depth below the ground surface with minimum embedment for the following purposes (Lambe and Whitman): 1. To gain additional bearing capacity derived by the embedment. 2. To place the footing below the zone of seasonal moisture variations for protection against swelling and shrinkage cycle in case of clayey soils and […]
Criteria for Deciding the Depth of Foundation | Soil Engineering
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Stability Analysis of Well Foundations | Soil Engineering
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When the worst possible combination of forces is identified, the resultant of these forces is determined and its components along the three coordinate axes are determined, that is, W is the component of the resultant in the vertical direction, P is the component of the resultant across the pier in the horizontal direction, and Q […]
Types of Shallow Foundations: 4 Types | Soil Engineering
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Following are the types of shallow foundations: 1. Spread Footing 2. Combined Footing 3. Raft Foundation 4. Annular Slab or Ring Foundation. Type # 1. Spread Footing: Foundation which spreads the load from a wall or column to a greater width is known as spread foundation or footing. The spread footing provided to the walls […]