Introduction of Combined Footing Combined footings are developed when two or more columns are close to one another & their foundations overlap each other. The function of a footing or a foundation is to convey the load form the structure to the underlying soil. The selection of ideal footing style is according to the depth of bearing strata, the soil…
Information of Mezzanine Floor The mezzanine floor is an intermediate floor of a building, below the open floor. At least twice as high as a floor with minimum height on a ceiling the mezzanine floor is placed halfway up the wall on a floor. To determining maximum floor space, a mezzanine does not count as…
Introduction of Stepped Footing The main function of the foundation is to give support to the Structures and transmit the superimposed load of the Structures in the underneath strata. Generally, it is recommended to construct Foundation on the flat or smooth surface of the ground. There are some sites where the flat surface is not…
Bearing Capacity Definitions Bearing capacity: It is the loading capacity of the soil. Ultimate bearing capacity (qu): That is the least gross pressure that will result in the shear collapse of the supporting soil directly below the foundation. Net ultimate bearing power (qun): it is the net strain that can be added to the foundation…
Introduction of Mat Foundation Vs Spread Footing Mat foundation is also called a raft foundation. Generally, it is a continuous slab laying on the soil on which all the columns and beams of the structure are constructed. By the mat foundation, all load of the building or structure is transferred to the soil. Where the…
What Is Isolated Foundation? Isolated foundations are structural components often used to distribute and deliver loads of individual columns to the soil and without exhausting its bearing capacity, in addition to avoiding undue settling and as well as ensuring sufficient protection against both slipping and trying to overturn. These are often used in the presence…
What Is Inverted Arch Footing? The Inverted Arch Footing is built in areas where the carrying or bearing capacity of the soil is very low and the load of the building is concentrated on the walls and digging is not possible. This is not a typical type of foundation. Inverted Arch Footing is built between…
Introduction of Pile Cap The pile cap is a type of thick concrete mat-like structure which rests on the pile (timber or concrete) which gives a stable foundation to the whole system. This concrete pile cap transfers the entire load of the superstructure to the into the piles, which gives you a stable bearing capacity….
What Is Slump Cone Test? A Slump cone test or concrete Slump test is to determine the workability or consistency of the concrete mixture prepared in the laboratory or at the construction site during the course of work. A concrete Slump test is performed from batch to batch to check the uniform quality of the…
What Is Foundation Repair? Foundation renovation is required when the foundation of a home, building, or structure is impaired & the core structure of the building is required to be repaired. Foundation Techniques 1. Sealants & Masonry Patches Cracks are required to be identified & renovated as early as possible by patching & sheathing with…