Balanced and Cantilever Footings A balanced footing which is also called as strap footings consists of two separate footings connected by a strap beam. Balanced footing is required where the one of the footing has limited space for bearing, or ...
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What are Causes for Foundation Failure in Buildings?
Causes of Foundation Failure in Buildings Foundation failure in a building can be attributed to several things. Most commonly foundation failure is caused by the movement of expansive and highly plastic soils beneath different sections of the foundation footings. This ...
Different Types of Machine Foundations and their Uses
Machine foundations are special types of foundations required for machines, machine tools and heavy equipments which have wide range of speeds, loads and operating conditions. These foundations are designed considering the shocks and vibrations (dynamic forces) resulting from operation of ...
Integrity Testing of Concrete Piles for Proper Functioning
Integration testing of concrete piles are conducted for proper functioning of pile foundations. This test is carried out before construction of pile caps.
DESIGN ISSUES IN PILE FOUNDATIONS
Pile foundations are one of the type of deep foundation. These foundations transfer load deeper to the hard strata much below the ground surface. But there are certain issues in the design of pile foundations related to selection of type ...
Soil Tests Required for Deep Foundations
Soil tests required for deep foundation to ensure the bearing capacity of the soil to support the loads from deep foundation. Types of soil tests for deep foundations are discussed.
Pressure Bulb or Stress Isobar Concept
Stress Isobar or Pressure Bulb Concept An isobar or pressure bulb is a stress contour or a line which connects all points below the ground surface at which the vertical pressure is the same. In fact, an isobar is a ...
Soil Investigation and Types of Foundations Based on Soil Properties
Soil investigations are carried out to understand properties of soil and types of foundation suitable for those. In this article, various types of soil investigations, their reports and suitable types of foundations for various types of soils are discussed. Types ...