R.C.C. Footings
There are mainly two types of R.C.C. footings: 1. One way reinforced footings. 2. Two way reinforced footings. 1. One […]
Foundations
The definition and functions of foundation have been given in chapter 6. In this chapter broad guidelines for fixing the dimensions of foundation are given and different types of foundations are explained.
Pile Foundations
These foundations are known as deep foundations. A pile is a slender column made of wood, concrete or steel. A
Grillage Footing
High rise buildings are built with steel columns encased in concrete. Such columns carry very heavy load and hence they
Foundations in Black Cotton Soil
Black cotton soil swells during rainy season and cracks in summer due to shrinkage. These shrinkage cracks are 100 mm
Dimensions of Foundation
Guidelines for minimum dimensions are given below: (a) Depth of Foundation: For all types of foundations minimum depth required is
Conventional Spread Footings
This type of foundations are commonly used for walls and masonry columns. These foundations are built after opening the trenches
Arch Foundation
Inverted arch foundations are provided in the places where the SBC of the soil is very poor and the load of