Tag: Footings
Foundations in Black Cotton Soils
Foundations in Black Cotton Soils:
The following methods are generally adopted to meet the characteristics of foundations in black cotton soils,
(1) Foundation loads are limited...
Deep Foundations
Deep Foundations
In case, the strata of good bearing capacity is not available near the ground, the foundation of the structure has to be taken...
Foundation Concrete
Foundation Concrete
The type of foundation concrete and the proportion of the ingredients used in its making depend upon the nature of the structure, quality...
Excavation of Foundation in Water Logged Sites
Excavation of Foundation in Water Logged Sites
Excavation of foundation in water logged sites poses a great problem for the site engineer. There are various methods...
Setting out of Foundations
Setting out of Foundations
Before Commencement, of the excavation of trenches for foundation, a setting out plan is prepared on paper. The setting out plan...
Machine Foundation
Machine Foundation
The design of machine foundation involves careful study of the vibration characteristics of the foundation system. Relevant data required for the design and...
Foundations on Sloping Ground
Foundations on Sloping Ground
To avoid sloping foundation bed or excessive depth of excavation at the top end, stepped foundation is necessary to be provided...
Raft or Mat Foundations
Raft or Mat Foundations
In case of soils having low bearing capacity, heavy structural loads are usually supported by providing raft or mat foundations. Also...
Combined Footings
Combined Footings
Combined footings are constructed in a way that the centre of gravity of the supporting area coincides the line of centre of gravity...
Grillage Foundations – Steel & Timber Grillage
Grillage Foundation - Steel & Timber Grillage
Grillage foundation is used when heavy structural loads from columns, piers or stanchions are required to be transferred...