CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS

BFC 10502
SECTION 2
PROF LEE YEE LOON

FOUNDATIONS

Summary of
foundation

Types of Foundation
Shallow
Foundatio
n
Isolated
footing

Deep
Foundatio
n

Combined
footing

Pile
foundation

Friction
pile

Load
bearing
pile

Pier
foundation

What is foundation ??

Foundation is the lowest

and supporting layer of
a structure
Purpose of Foundation:
to distribute the
structural load over a
large bearing area
without causing bearing
capacity failure or to
increase the stability of
the structure.

Shallow Foundations

Depth of foundation
is less than or equal
to its width
Shallow foundation
is divided into two
types which are :
- isolated footing
- combined footing

Isolated footing

In framed structures
where several
columns are to be
constructed, isolated
footings can be
adopted.
The column involved
can be provided with
concrete footing.

Combined footing

This type of footing is

adapted when the
space between the two
columns is so small
that the foundation for
individual columns will
overlap.
Footing : structural
members that used to
support columns and
walls.

Deep Foundation

This consists in
carrying down
through the soil a
huge masonry
cylinder which may
be supported by the
sides of soil
Consists of
- pile foundation
- pier foundations

Pile Foundation

A slender, structural
member consisting
steel or concrete or
timber.
It is installed in the
ground to transfer the
structural loads to soil
at some significant
depth below the base
of the structure.

Peer Foundation

Its a vertical bridge support

Its a foundation for carrying a heavy
structural load which is constructed


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