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Asked: July 24, 2020In: Foundation

What is punching shear failure of foundation?

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What is punching shear failure of foundation?

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    The causes of punching shear failure are as follows :- - Poor drainage. Some examples of poor drainage include short downspouts clogged gutters , or lack of waterproofing. - Weather conditions - Poor soil conditions - Transpiration - Poor building site and ground preparation

    The causes of punching shear failure are as follows :-

    – Poor drainage. Some examples of poor drainage include short downspouts clogged gutters , or lack of waterproofing.

    – Weather conditions

    – Poor soil conditions

    – Transpiration

    – Poor building site and ground preparation

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Asked: August 17, 2020In: Foundation

Why is the main reinforcement provided on the longer side of raft footing?

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Why is the main reinforcement provided on the longer side of raft footing?

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    The longest span is in more critical section due to which main reinforcement is provided on the longer span. The longest span has to bear a higher bending moment. This is because the uplift pressure from the soil below will be equal in all locations, but the moment developed at the longer span willRead more

    The longest span is in more critical section due to which main reinforcement is provided on the longer span. The longest span has to bear a higher bending moment. This is because the uplift pressure from the soil below will be equal in all locations, but the moment developed at the longer span will be higher because of a long arm. Its a uniformly distributed load and so it produces a larger moment on a longer beam. Thus, the main reinforcement is provided in longer span.

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Asked: April 28, 2019In: Foundation

Settlement of spread footing foundation under loads

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If we have two spread footing foundation (Isolated Pads) of square sizes (1m x 1m) and (2m x 2m),with axial loads ; (10t) and (40t) respectively, by assuming the soil features and specification for the two pads ,is the same , So ...

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    Since the dimentions and magnitude of the 2nd is more than the first one, the settlement would not be same roughly. Bcoz the dimension are twice the 1st one, Magnitude is 4 times the 1st one. So bcoz of this, obviously the 2nd footing will be settled more.

    Since the dimentions and magnitude of the 2nd is more than the first one, the settlement would not be same roughly.

    Bcoz the dimension are twice the 1st one, Magnitude is 4 times the 1st one.

    So bcoz of this, obviously the 2nd footing will be settled more.

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Asked: July 22, 2020In: Foundation

What is Pedestal in Column?

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What is Pedestal in Column? What is the minimum steel criteria of it?

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    When the height of member is less than 3times the least lateral dimensions of column it is termed as pedestal whereas when the value is greater than 3times least lateral dimension it is termed as column. For Pedestals (whose effective length is less than three times the least lateral dimension) theRead more

    When the height of member is less than 3times the least lateral dimensions of column it is termed as pedestal whereas when the value is greater than 3times least lateral dimension it is termed as column.

    For Pedestals (whose effective length is less than three times the least lateral dimension) the minimum reinforcement is specified as 0.15 percent cross sectional area of concrete.

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Asked: May 15, 2020In: Foundation

What is the Possibility of Footing Failure with Reduced Cement Content?

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During manual concreting of a raft footing which was designed for M25 grade concrete, the estimated cement required was 240 bags, while the laborers due to sheer negligence have added only 140 bags. The Soil conditions are good. There was ...

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    What is the Possibility of Footing Failure with Reduced Cement Content?

    Effect of cement content on strength of footing: The result reveals that the strength of concrete Foundation increases with increasing cement content in it. However, for concrete with cement content more than 150 kg per metre cube then the strength increases with the increase in the size of coarse aRead more

    Effect of cement content on strength of footing:

    The result reveals that the strength of concrete Foundation increases with increasing cement content in it.


    However, for concrete with cement content more than 150 kg per metre cube then the strength increases with the increase in the size of coarse aggregate up to 25 mm and decreases as the aggregate size increases beyond 25mm.


    Without a proper range of cement in the mixture then low strength development or excessive shrinkage may occur leading to premature deterioration.


    Thank you.  

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Asked: July 16, 2020In: Foundation

Which type of foundation are used for G+5 building?

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Which type of foundation are used for G+5 building?

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    Pile foundation and raft foundation is used for a high rise structure. Pile foundations are more capable of taking higher loads than spread footings.   When allowable bearing pressure is low, the heavy structure is present & the site is with a highly compressible layer; then raft foundationRead more

    Pile foundation and raft foundation is used for a high rise structure.

    Pile foundations are more capable of taking higher loads than spread footings.


     

    When allowable bearing pressure is low, the heavy structure is present & the site is with a highly compressible layer; then raft foundation is applicable.


    Thank You.

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Asked: April 27, 2019In: Foundation

What is the Procedure for Foundation Construction of a Building?

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What is the step by step procedure for construction of foundation for a building? How the foundation construction is carried out at site?

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    Step by Step procedure for construction of building foundation on an organised construction site can be as below: First step is to write a method statement involving scope of work, references, count and type equipments and labour required and requirements . Ensure you have  approved drawings good foRead more

    Step by Step procedure for construction of building foundation on an organised construction site can be as below:

    1. First step is to write a method statement involving scope of work, references, count and type equipments and labour required and requirements .
    2. Ensure you have  approved drawings good for construction
    3. Prepare BBS for foundations and order reinforcement and ensure materials are on site and correctly stored.
    4. Request survey department to mark foundation centrelines and sizes including working space.
    5. Perform excavation manually or using machines depending on depth, nature of soil and water table. Some time you may to resort to dewatring to keep the water well below the foundation level.
    6. Do not over excavate . Any over excavation should be made top by lean concrete.
    7. Do not expose the foundation level for long time time. Ensure lean concrete is poured as soon as foundation level is reached .
    8. Inspect the foundation level for loose material or soft patches.
    9. Lean concrete is normally 75mm in thickness
    10. Following PCC or lean concrete, install reinforcement including column reinforcement or dowels and shutter the foundation. Use concrete covers of required size at the bottom and sides of reinforcement.
    11. In Middle East they introduce waterproof membranes ( refer: Grace Products)on lean concrete which raps the entire foundation as protection ( also known as tanking)
    12. Once the rebar is in place , with cover you need dust off and get the foundation inspected.
    13. Concrete Pour Card provides you all the checks you need to perform before casting foundations.
    14. You order correct grade concrete + check slump+temperature before concrete is allowed to be poured.
    15. Compact the concrete in layers using vibrators without leading to segregation.
    16. Cast the cubes to test at 7 and 28 days
    17. Cure the cast concrete for minimum of 10 days if it is wet curing
    18. Deshuttering of vertical faces is normally 24 hour to 48 hours.
    19. Once deshuttered and cured foundation is provided with coating or membrane protection.
    20. Finally foundations are backfilled by selected approved fill material in layers of 200mm or less to 95% degree.

    Hope this helps.

     

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Asked: July 16, 2020In: Foundation

What is Universal Foundation?

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What is Universal Foundation? Where it is use?

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    universal foundation is pile foundation. it is used at all location, so we call it universal foundation in simple way basically pile foundation use at where bearing capacity of soil is low where chances of differential settlement of foundation where structural load is very high like bridge or skyskiRead more

    universal foundation is pile foundation.

    it is used at all location, so we call it universal foundation in simple way

    basically pile foundation use at

    • where bearing capacity of soil is low
    • where chances of differential settlement of foundation
    • where structural load is very high like bridge or skyskiper building
    • where black cotton soil is present
    • where bearing strata depth is very high
    • where structure need to resist excessive vibration (wind mill)
    • pile foundation we can use every where.
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