Foundation
Foundation is the lowest part of the building
structure, which is directly in contact with the ground and provide the base
for the superstructure and transmits the load to the sub-soil. The structure is
not visible in a complete building because the portion of structure is below
the ground level.
Sub-soil:-
The soil which is located just below the base of the
foundations called the sub soil or foundation soil.
Footing:-
The lower portion of the foundation which is in
direct contact with the sub-soil is called footing.
Function of Foundation
·
It transmits the dead load, live load
& wind load from a building from a building to the soil without causing
cracks in the superstructure.
·
It provides the level surface for
building operation
·
It prevent from differential settlement
of the structure
·
It also provides stability to the
structure
Types of Foundation:-
There are two types of foundation. They are
(i)
Shallow Foundation
(ii)
Deep Foundation
(i) Shallow Foundation :- In this type of the foundations the
depth is equal to or less than its width, it is called shallow foundation. In
this type of the foundation the foundation is placed immediately below the
lowest part of the structure.
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Classification of Shallow Foundation
(a) Spread
footing : Spread footing consists of a
wide base of foundation for transmitting the load to the soil over a wider
area.
(b) Combined
footing : Combined footing consists of a common footing provided to two
columns which may be either rectangular or trapezoidal
(c) Mat
or Raft Foundation : Raft foundation consist of dense reinforced concrete slab
which covers the total bottom area of the structure. It is provided in the soil
with low bearing capacity where the structural loads are heavy.
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Classification
of the Deep Foundation :
(a) Pile
Foundation : Pile foundation is a type of foundation where a slender member of
wood or concrete or steel is inserted into the ground for transferring the load
of a structure. The load is transferred to a stronger stratum by friction.
Classification
of Pile foundation :
On the
basis of function :
1.
Bearing piles
2.
Friction piles
3.
Sheet piles
4.
Anchor piles
5.
Batter piles
6.
Fender piles
On
the basis of Material
1.
Timber piles
2.
Concrete piles
3.
Steel piles
Classification Of Cofferdams on the basis of
material :
1.
Earthen Cofferdam
2.
Rock-fill Cofferdam
3.
Single-walled Cofferdam
4.
Double – walled Cofferdam
5.
Crib Cofferdam
6.
Cellular Cofferdam
Types
of Caissons :
1.Open
Caisson
2.
Box Caisson
3.
Pneumatic Caisson
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