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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: July 13, 2020In: Foundation

What are the factor affecting in selection of foundation ?

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What are the factor affecting in selection of foundation ?

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    What are the factor affecting in selection of foundation ?

    Factors affecting the selection of foundation: Factors affecting the selection of foundation based on politics to basic criteria: Based on soil condition Based on loads from the building 1. based on soil condition: The shallow foundations are most preferred Foundation whenever the soil close to theRead more

    Factors affecting the selection of foundation:

    Factors affecting the selection of foundation based on politics to basic criteria:

    1. Based on soil condition
    2. Based on loads from the building

    1. based on soil condition:

    • The shallow foundations are most preferred Foundation whenever the soil close to the surface which is capable of support structural loads.
    • Where ground close to the surface is not capable of supporting structural loads Din hard starter is used for the foundation is required.
    • The stable ground requires Shallow Foundation whereas filled up Grounds has low bearing capacity thus requires deep Foundation.

    2. based on loads from the building:

    • In case of very low height building in a larger area than the extent of loading is relatively very slow and that’s why Shallow Foundation con resists the load from the structures.
    • In the case of high rise building with less area and high amount of loads. In that case, the foundation is required. Because the shallow Foundation may not be able to resist such high loads of great intensity.

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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.

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Asked: July 16, 2020In: Foundation

Which type of foundation is used in sea link project bridge?

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Which type of foundation is used in sea link project bridge?

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    Most commonly, they use reinforced pile. For e.g., Bandra Worli sea link. The foundations for the BWSL's cable-stayed bridges consist of 120 reinforced concrete piles of 2,000 mm (6.6 ft) diameter. Those for the viaducts consist of 484 piles of 1,500 mm (4.9 ft). These 604 piles were driven betweenRead more

    Most commonly, they use reinforced pile.

    For e.g., Bandra Worli sea link. The foundations for the BWSL’s cable-stayed bridges consist of 120 reinforced concrete piles of 2,000 mm (6.6 ft) diameter. Those for the viaducts consist of 484 piles of 1,500 mm (4.9 ft). These 604 piles were driven between 6m and 34m into the substrata in geotechnical conditions that varied from highly weathered volcanic material to massive high strength rocks.

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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.


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Asked: July 16, 2020In: Foundation

What is diffrent between strap footing and wall footing?

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What is diffrent between strap footing and wall footing?

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    Strip Footing :- Strip footing is also known for the continuous longitudinal strip of concrete that serves as foundation for a wall. Strip footing spreads the load carried by a load-bearing wall across width wise area of soil. Hence, it is also known as shallow foundation. Strap Footing :- Strap fooRead more

    Strip Footing :- Strip footing is also known for the continuous longitudinal strip of concrete that serves as foundation for a wall. Strip footing spreads the load carried by a load-bearing wall across width wise area of soil. Hence, it is also known as shallow foundation.

    Strap Footing :- Strap footing is necessitated when a certain column footing has to be restricted in width due to unavoidable interference or boundary limitation. Basically, it is a type of combined footing, consisting of one additional, or more full width column footings connected by a concrete beam.

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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: September 22, 2020In: Foundation

Foundation appears to move up or down

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Good afternoon Folks:  If my foundation appears to move up when we get heavy rains and then back down when we have no rain for months – other than this being an irritant ; does this generally mean there is ...

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    The vertical movement in foundations is caused by : Either downwards movement of the wall or wall footing, when a wall footing sinks in soft soil. An up and down movement of the wall or wall footings such as when a wall is disturbed by frost in a freezing climate Expansive clay soils expand or shrinRead more

    The vertical movement in foundations is caused by :

    1. Either downwards movement of the wall or wall footing, when a wall footing sinks in soft soil.
    2. An up and down movement of the wall or wall footings such as when a wall is disturbed by frost in a freezing climate
    3. Expansive clay soils expand or shrink as their water content increases or decreases.

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