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Types of foundation and their uses
Foundation of building as the name implies is the starting of a building construction on site
really. Types of building, nature of soil and environmental conditions are the major determinant
of type of foundation you will use for your building.
1)Strip foundation-This is the most common type, it is mainly used where you have strong soil
base and non-waterlogged areas. Most small buildings of just a floor are constructed with this
type of foundation .
Depends on the structural engineers recommendation , the depth of your foundation could be
from 600mm to 1200mm mostly for small scale buildings . When the soil is excavated, a level at
which the concrete will settle evenly is established, then concrete is poured this may be from
150mm(6) thick to 450mm(18) thick depending also on building after that block is set round
the trenches at the center of foundation ,the foundation usually follows the block lines. The
blocks are then layed to d.p.c level before another concrete is poured on top, this is the german or
oversite concrete. This type seems to be the cheapest.
2)Pad foundation-This is where isolated columns (pillars) are casted from the foundation to
carry a slab at the top of the ground. This is mostly used when you want to make use of the under
of building as parking space or when the other space is not conducive to have foundation.
Imagine you are planning to build a house across a flowing stream and you want a situation
where you can use your boat to pass under the building because the stream is under . Then you
may not need to dig foundation that will cut across the river but just by applying columns
(pillars) at the edge of the river like a bridge, this columns are thus isolated and there foundations
are reffered to as pad.
3)Raft foundation-This is where you have concrete spread around your building from the base
of foundation all through to the german floor/oversite concrete/ground floor slab. It is mainly
used in areas where the soil are sandy and loose, you spend more on this than the other previous
two most of the time. It is also recommended in waterlogged areas but with buildings of less
storeys
It has a ground beam which shuts out from the foundation base and is also attached to the ground
floor slab to form a network of concrete embedded round the building space. The ground beam
are usually from 600mm to 1200mm for low buildings.
4)Pile foundation-The most expensive and the strongest type of foundation, this requires
specialist engineering to do. The soil are bored deep down the earth and filled with concrete to be
able to support loads of multistory building on top. Most skyscrapers are constructed with this
foundation type, a waterlogged area of high building may also require this.
It is the costliest hence it is used for high rise building mostly.
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171 Responses to Types of foundation and their uses
1. Tsivor Bernard Says:
September 27th, 2010 at 8:09 pm
what are the factor to consider when selecting a foundation for steel frame structure on a
clay soil.
2. arc SAMAILA ADAMU Says:
November 17th, 2010 at 6:25 pm
I like you response toward sensitizing people on how about there house work
3. emma Says:
November 17th, 2010 at 8:44 pm
Thank you.
4. Id Says:
January 2nd, 2011 at 11:45 am
Hi Emma,
Thanks for the very useful details embedded in your site.
Im planning a project (4 flats-3bedrooms each) with pile foundation in a water logged
area. My concern is on having an efficient damp proof course as I hate the sight of wet
walls and fence. Please advise on the best and most efficient way of stopping the
capillary pressure rise of the water based on the latest available technology in the
industry.
Cheers,
Id
5. ayodele abidogun Says:
January 5th, 2011 at 8:08 am
thanks but i will like to get more information about all the other types of foundations
6. benedict kissang Says:
January 16th, 2011 at 12:46 pm
im a student of building in nigeria.i enjoy reading most of your article on building.keep
the good work moving. benedict from yola.
7. moses Says:
January 29th, 2011 at 6:57 pm
Thanks for this anyway, But elaborate on the types of foundation also.
8. muhammad abdullahi Says:
February 25th, 2011 at 5:21 pm
thanks i got all what i need
9. Adetunji Idris A. Says:
March 4th, 2011 at 3:37 pm
thanks for the info. youve really worked, but you should write about the other types of
foundation
10. obalanlege ahmed adedeji Says:
March 6th, 2011 at 1:41 pm
i got what i need.thanks alot
11. obalanlege ahmed adedeji Says:
March 6th, 2011 at 1:43 pm
but type of foundation is about six types,so why four?
12. afolabi sadiq Says:
March 19th, 2011 at 4:21 pm
thanks i got what i needed but wud have love to see d pictures too but all d same thanks
13. wisdom Says:
April 15th, 2011 at 1:49 pm
i am a student in nigeria, i need a comprehensive write-up on the different methods and
types of foundation
14. tibsin Says:
April 16th, 2011 at 8:39 pm
can you state types of soil suitable for each foundation
15. Busari lekan Says:
April 19th, 2011 at 12:47 pm
Thanks for your replies
16. deyemi Says:
April 28th, 2011 at 10:37 am
Kindly give a picture or diagram of the raft foundation showing the laout
17. Lekan oyelodi Says:
April 29th, 2011 at 12:43 pm
Thanks a lot i have got what i whant.
18. ragu akshaye Says:
May 4th, 2011 at 2:19 pm
i want the factor of foundation
19. adeleke oluwatobi semiu Says:
May 7th, 2011 at 6:13 am
wel i got it but ill like 2 knw more abt wide strip foundation & deep strip foundation and
pics on hw it look lik thanks alot.
20. Alfredy Sembisa Says:
May 10th, 2011 at 4:59 am
Thanks. But what about Stepped foundations?
21. emma Says:
May 14th, 2011 at 11:27 pm
Stepped foundation as you rightly said it is just a derivations from the other major
foundation types listed above. Step is used where you have obvious slopes or sharp
gradient. A strip foundation can be stepped likewise others.
22. Ineji paul Says:
May 15th, 2011 at 2:03 pm
Thanks for the information, but you should have explian more extensively with
diagrames
23. emma Says:
May 18th, 2011 at 6:51 am
Thanks I will do soon.
24. emma Says:
May 18th, 2011 at 6:53 am
ok. just from inference one is wide the other is deep..lol
25. emma Says:
May 18th, 2011 at 6:58 am
Thank you
26. emma Says:
May 18th, 2011 at 6:59 am
ok
27. emma Says:
May 18th, 2011 at 7:00 am
ok I will in my next article
28. emma Says:
May 18th, 2011 at 7:02 am
The one listed are the major ones every other types are derivatives of the ones you have
now. But will still work on it anyway.
29. Oladeji sodiq Says:
May 20th, 2011 at 4:44 am
Thank you, but the real picture of the foundations is needed please.
30. Ambrossy Elliah Says:
May 23rd, 2011 at 5:15 pm
I like this page becouse it make me to understand the whole foundation but one thing it is
beter to place a required diagram in each foundation
31. Joatta dominic Says:
June 21st, 2011 at 8:56 am
thanks a lot i got what i need. i propose that you include diagrams in the content
explanation.
32. Oke Temidayo Says:
June 22nd, 2011 at 6:25 am
Thanks, i got it. It was really useful to me
33. Tunde Fuad Says:
June 28th, 2011 at 3:17 pm
What type of foundation is the one in which you erect several concrete pillars at intervals
arising from the foundation concrete as well as filling the blocks holes with concrete to
DPC level? And when is such indicated if at all it serves any advantage?
Thank you
34. GBOYEGA Says:
July 9th, 2011 at 2:42 pm
i understand raft foundation is best for ikoyi,ajah,lekki e.t.c.but which of these types of
foundations is mostly used on mainland or Ogun state where soil is strong and
clayish.considering a twin duplex.or 1 strorey.
35. ola Says:
July 18th, 2011 at 4:33 pm
This topic is nice. But the problem is that you do your calculation in milimeters rather
than in feet. This confuses many NIgerians, nearly all of who are used to the feet
measurement system.
36. Scan dat Cares Says:
August 7th, 2011 at 1:57 pm
pls i want you to describe foundation to me base on the components of building or
structures
37. chidi Says:
August 15th, 2011 at 9:21 pm
@Ola: Learn the conversion factor.25mm=1 inch. 12 inches=1 foot. i.e. 25 x 12 inches or
300mm=1 foot.
38. Essuman Forson Says:
August 29th, 2011 at 8:54 pm
I really like this page.Because it has brainstorm my understanding about
foundation.Thank you!
39. moses okon Says:
September 19th, 2011 at 12:34 am
Your site is really a sure problem solver from my own perspective, i benefit a loot since i
come in contact with your site just remain a blessing to the profession.
40. Olatunde Makinde Says:
September 22nd, 2011 at 2:30 pm
Thanks for the effort in getting us information. You are really a blessing to this
profession.
41. chi Says:
September 27th, 2011 at 5:08 pm
highly informativegreat job..thumbs up!
42. adekunle Says:
September 28th, 2011 at 11:48 am
thank u for these simple explanation
43. Nnacheta m.c Says:
October 9th, 2011 at 7:01 pm
Very educative. Keep it up!
44. Adizue.E Says:
October 11th, 2011 at 12:53 pm
Wow just straight to the point, Thank you!!!
45. ibrahim Says:
October 14th, 2011 at 7:51 pm
need a reply on land acquisition free areas
46. ismaila ogunshola Says:
October 18th, 2011 at 10:52 pm
i am ismaila ogunshola frm kaduna polytechnic i am as 2 research but due 2 ur effort i get
want i want ones without stresssed tanks keeping d flag up continueosly
47. Igbokwe innocent Says:
October 23rd, 2011 at 11:43 am
Pls i want you people explain more on foundation reinforcement for me.
48. Nduenso Says:
October 26th, 2011 at 10:58 am
The great builders pls keep it on you guys are wonderful
49. pandeng Says:
October 28th, 2011 at 11:03 am
thank you i just got good ways to study because i am student doing civil engineering and
i was doing foundation and i got good notes than what is in the book
50. Dimeji Says:
November 3rd, 2011 at 5:37 pm
show us d diagram of this different types of foundations practically
51. Mick miry Says:
November 21st, 2011 at 9:58 am
It very usefull when you come on foundation sector good thing in advace but would like
to know much about foundation- like what are the first concdaration when you come in
choosing the foundation type,?
Thank you!
52. ogunbayo.r.anuoluwapo Says:
November 25th, 2011 at 7:48 am
am a student of estate mgt,nneed foundation drawings 4 my project,u gys re doiinn a
great job,keep it up
53. NICCO BROWN Says:
November 30th, 2011 at 4:25 pm
Thats great, but i want to know that, what are the factors to consider when choosing the
type of foundations.
54. I like this page it make me well understand all d foundation we commonlly used pls
try to show diagram Says:
December 14th, 2011 at 4:45 pm
Thanks alot
55. Tasleem yusuf Says:
January 15th, 2012 at 2:30 am
Ur wonderful.wen u inform,u empower.wen u empower u transform and 4 evry
transformation u stimulate a reward 4rm d almighty
56. Bii Jude Says:
January 17th, 2012 at 2:39 pm
I am a Civil Engineering student in Nigeria, I enjoy reading your articles.
57. Fagbemi elijah Says:
January 25th, 2012 at 12:17 am
Thanks a lot this helped me in my engineering workshop technology.
58. Utibeabasi okon Says:
January 27th, 2012 at 8:36 pm
Tanks alot 4 d article, its really encouraging! Pls i need d diagrams, measurements and d
calculations involved..tanks
59. Olatunji Muili Abiodun Says:
February 18th, 2012 at 8:31 pm
Thanks for been there for us.But I wish to know if there is any site to read about all
aspect of building construction.
60. Akinyemi Says:
March 7th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
Thanks for d post,it really helps a lot..Stanchion base foundation is not discussed here
61. ayodele Says:
March 10th, 2012 at 6:49 pm
how mane blocks make three feat
62. ayodele Says:
March 10th, 2012 at 6:49 pm
how many blocks make three feat
63. Buddy p Says:
March 12th, 2012 at 2:39 pm
I am a student in KTTC-KENYA taking a course in civil engineering and i have found
the information in your website so helpful in my studies.Please post for us some more
information on other areas of study.
64. zubayr sambo Says:
March 13th, 2012 at 10:14 pm
thank you alot,i have got what i want!
65. dafe Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 2:18 pm
very helpful information on this site. please am a student am i need some training and i
want to specialize.please advise
66. ak Says:
March 14th, 2012 at 3:42 pm
i need 10 types of foundation
67. Samuel Chinonso Says:
March 16th, 2012 at 9:19 pm
Very educative indeed. Keep d flag flying, perherps, diagrams will be essential.
68. Blessing Says:
March 27th, 2012 at 10:53 am
Thanks guys,this has really been helpful.
69. adedayo Says:
April 2nd, 2012 at 12:32 am
Am a building final year student from obafemi awolowo university ILE IFE( GREAT
IFE)..keep up the good work.. just got solution to one of my assignment.
70. Gomina Says:
April 8th, 2012 at 5:25 am
Thanks for giving a more useful detail on foundation
71. emma Says:
April 8th, 2012 at 7:25 pm
Whatever you chose just work hard on it. Every job pays.
72. emma Says:
April 8th, 2012 at 7:29 pm
three feet is 900mm conventionally, the height of a block is taken as 225 and the width is
taken as 450mm so for the width is 2 blocks for height is 4 blocks.
Remember the 4 blocks after german/oversite concrete floor before window when you are
building is always measured on drawing as 900mm.
73. emma Says:
April 8th, 2012 at 7:29 pm
Thanks
74. student arc. akynzee Says:
April 11th, 2012 at 10:02 am
Am a student of architectural department and I luv ur contribution on dis work, please
keep d ball rolling. Akynzee
75. Isiorji charles Emeka, oh my God of technology, i appriciated all d contrbtd made
by evrybdy, but 2 KCIS, i must remind hm dat estimate doesn't made only 4 d Qtity
Surveyor. Builder,Arch,Qtity, Civil r bros dat no one can wrk witout d assist of odas.
Thnk Says:
April 24th, 2012 at 5:02 am
I am a graduate of Building Technology, and newly recruiting to teach Brick Block
laying and Concrete at GTC so wit this from u and acquired one 4rm university, i am
highly indebted in the field i can face any challenging situation 4rm the students. Thks
alot,keep d gud work,
76. Precious choju Says:
May 21st, 2012 at 8:55 am
Am a student of civil-engineering, your good work has been of great help to me. Thanks
77. AbdulRafiu Says:
June 4th, 2012 at 7:05 am
U are good,tell them more.
78. JOE Says:
June 15th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
Am building on a claye soil, do i need to pour sand in to the strip foundation before
applying the foundation concrete?If so what thickness of sand can i apply? in general
how do i treat a building on a claye soil, thanks for your attention
79. Kayode Laurence B Says:
June 19th, 2012 at 8:56 pm
You have really tried on the types of foundation explain but this are the commonly used
types of foundation can you explain the remaining types for me. You can help send it to
my mail box.
80. Abdulsalam jamiu Says:
June 20th, 2012 at 1:09 am
Thank u vry much for the details
81. ibrahim quadrat Says:
June 21st, 2012 at 4:01 am
Thank u I got what I want, but where can I see there diagram
82. Obeng Says:
June 23rd, 2012 at 3:38 pm
Is it good to get a water logged area for a cheap price and build there, what i mean is that
if there is a way of building strong houses in those areas, that will not bring any future
problems.
83. Oluwadare thompson Says:
July 12th, 2012 at 4:22 pm
Fanks you av made my reading abt foundation more easier (frm futmx)
84. Olagoke Adegoke Says:
July 19th, 2012 at 10:01 pm
I am cevil engr student of Unilag 300level , i want you to enlight me more about other
type of building
85. iam civil eng.student federal polytechnic nasarawa i want u to enlight me more
about the structure of road and surveying Says:
August 4th, 2012 at 10:00 am
thank u so much for being there for me any time i needed u for any help
86. eugene Says:
August 13th, 2012 at 2:47 pm
educative and informative in this my career
87. oyinloye michael adebayo Says:
August 22nd, 2012 at 12:41 pm
im a student of federal government academy, suleja. Your article just added a great
compliment to my project. I need 2 know d processes involved in buildig on a
construction site. Tanx
88. optimist Says:
August 24th, 2012 at 1:45 pm
Goodday Mr Emma, i must congratulate you on your efforts in getting us informed about
building work,i say God bless you for all youe efforts.I actually would love it if you
inform us all about roof and the types of roof particularly iron/iron roofing. thanks very
much for your understanding.
89. Vikas singh Says:
August 28th, 2012 at 4:21 am
This material is grate for us.and if it possible add some fig of plans of building aspects.
90. godwin Says:
September 4th, 2012 at 11:28 pm
i realy apreciate your effort in fact i enjoyd wat i was ready nd d same time studying.pls i
wnt to knw d best foundation for a bungalow in a waterloggd area nd in a land wer its soil
are loos.please one more tin,how would i knw wen a structural plan or desigo is correct
nd complete.thanks
91. Adeolu Elisha Says:
September 9th, 2012 at 6:30 pm
Indeed,dis is an exposition to the efficacy of foundation in every structures and
building.Its a well commendable pieces and a job well done.
Sir,kindly put some of the diagram of this various type of foundation to enhance a better
understanding of it
92. Banki Says:
September 13th, 2012 at 3:03 pm
Thank you sir, great job, well done and May GOD bless you
93. Sadiq Bashir Says:
October 14th, 2012 at 11:32 am
Tnx for dis vital info. This is realy wonderful. Keep it up
94. Mudassir Abbas Says:
October 17th, 2012 at 3:36 pm
please elaborate types of foundation drainage
95. Muh'd B Alkali Says:
October 31st, 2012 at 7:37 am
Im studt of bulding technology at Ramat polytechnic m/guri, i realy got the answer to
my assignment but need to hv there diagram.
96. George Victor, a fresh graduate frm AIFPU, EBONYI STATE. Says:
October 31st, 2012 at 1:23 pm
I appreciate ur toturial, it has been a gr8t help 2 pple in construction industry.
97. Fabolous Blesin Says:
November 2nd, 2012 at 11:20 am
Im a student of civil engr, i dnt knw about d rest guy dat hav read dis, but i must confess
dat d writer did a nice job dere
98. oyeka chri Says:
November 2nd, 2012 at 2:54 pm
learnt of new foundation design/construction popular in south korea, for high rise
buildings, using plastic cones filled with concrete and layed over the building area. The
spaces inbetween the cones filled with granite. am interested in the theory.
99. abubakar sadiq Says:
November 9th, 2012 at 8:52 am
emma tankz 4 d publishment keep it on may God help us all
100. adewunmi joseph Says:
November 21st, 2012 at 5:10 pm
A surveyor will lov this site.
101. kenedy /ambiye Says:
November 25th, 2012 at 6:44 am
Just want to know more on structural elements
102. Ibrahim m gani Says:
November 27th, 2012 at 2:34 am
Thanks alot i empressed but we like to hear the remaing onece and also the drwing of
each type
103. Arc Ofagbonmu Ben Says:
November 29th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
Thanks a lot for the write up you are wonderful, just try to elaborate more using diagrams
in your next article, you are bless.
104. KINGSLEY SOLOMON Says:
December 12th, 2012 at 7:52 am
I wan2 thank Emma 4d 1derful job ur doing.I wan2 also thank evry1 4 ur contributions.I
do Pilling Foundation in swamps n loose sand areas.I also construct d motorize rig.Its
also available 4 sales.Pls do contact me:08069643255,07032941661, kifeta5@gmail.com
or kifeta@yahoo.com.I live around Ipaja.God bless you all.
105. KINGSLEY SOLOMON Says:
December 12th, 2012 at 7:56 am
I do Pilling Foundation in swamps n loose sand areas.I also construct d motorize rig.Its
also available 4 sales.Pls do contact me:08069643255,07032941661, kifeta5@gmail.com
or kifeta@yahoo.com.I live around Ipaja.God bless you all.
106. mbiaka kelechi Says:
January 2nd, 2013 at 6:24 am
you are in deed a mentor and i will like to learn more from you.
107. dolap akerele Says:
January 7th, 2013 at 6:16 pm
I really like dis site more power to ur elbow
108. Dalhatu Ozegya Obi Says:
January 20th, 2013 at 5:52 am
Am a student of civil engineering from unimaid, Borno state
109. ashiru sule Says:
January 22nd, 2013 at 4:37 am
im highly impressed with this sumary of foundations, i benefited alot from it.keep the
gud job on.Diagrams should be included pls.
110. ayelaagbe ezra Says:
January 24th, 2013 at 8:33 am
i urgently started my one story school building in lekki (sandy soil) with pad foundation
when the omoniles were threatning to hijack the land. it is yet at DPC. without raft can
I continue or what shall I do?
111. emma Says:
January 24th, 2013 at 3:22 pm
ok
112. James Monday Says:
January 25th, 2013 at 9:14 am
am a student of civil engeering,from federal poly.idah to uniben 200Level.U guys are real
113. Chimexnwodo Says:
February 10th, 2013 at 11:08 pm
Details on earthwork support
114. M.N.Waihd Says:
February 20th, 2013 at 5:16 pm
thanks i got that that i want,,
115. Adewale Says:
February 24th, 2013 at 10:55 am
Can i have this and other informations forwarded to my mail box please and subsequent
news letters
Thanks
116. emma Says:
February 24th, 2013 at 7:59 pm
Yes thats what we do regularly anytime new article is written.
Thanks
117. erza ardenta Says:
February 27th, 2013 at 8:22 pm
how to establish a foundation and the requries
118. S Darma Says:
February 28th, 2013 at 5:06 pm
Hi,Im a student of kat poly studying Q.S,I really enjoy reading your articles on so many
subjects related to Quantity survey. Thank you
119. francis Says:
February 28th, 2013 at 7:24 pm
I wont to know moor abut building and contractorsecrets
120. Jerry Romeo ebirim Says:
March 7th, 2013 at 1:08 pm
Thanks a lot I got exactly what I needed
121. Rodger Mokol Says:
March 8th, 2013 at 6:38 am
am a cvil engineering student from Kenya.Indeed impressed by the detailed summary,it
has helpd alot.thank you.
122. billy smith Says:
March 14th, 2013 at 11:02 am
sup brav i copy and pasted all of your work and got a A in design and tec lol :)) thanks
123. Tony Osi Igene Says:
March 18th, 2013 at 1:42 pm
I really appreciate and commend you for this very important and educative imformation
on this site. I got what i expected. so comprehensive! Pls, keep this up.
124. Andrew Araha T Says:
March 28th, 2013 at 12:30 am
I want you to give and explain me different types of foundations and where (ground
conditions) that each one is suitable to introduce on. I also want images of each type of
foundation.
125. Andrew Araha T Says:
March 28th, 2013 at 1:21 am
I want a three bedroom house plan.Including floor plan,measurements, scale used, 4
elevations, plumbing, electrical layout and foundation layout(structure)
126. Shimakaa Nguuma Says:
April 14th, 2013 at 10:06 pm
@Andrew, are u serious? Lets do business.
127. lawrencejoseph Says:
April 19th, 2013 at 8:56 am
ur contribution has indeed help us in erecting our building,d pad foundation was realy ok
for my building
128. Yasmin Says:
April 29th, 2013 at 10:22 am
hi,can some one please describe briefly the various types of foundations and the
circumstances in which they are used.Identify the causes of foundation failure .Thanks
129. Bldr. Kunlefads Says:
May 2nd, 2013 at 12:47 pm
First and foremost, Soil Investigation is VERY CRITICAL to determine the behavior of
the soil under load A soil investigation for a plot could cost about N250K and all you
need is 2 Boreholes test and one CPT
From the soil investigation report, you will be advised on the type of foundation that the
soil can bear depending on the load coming on it.
For Shallow Foundation:
you have the Strip, raft and the Pad foundation This is a function of the bearing
capacity of the soil
if the building is a bungalow and the soil is a laterite soil and has a high bearing capacity,
then a strip footing could be used Depending on the load of the bungalow, all thanks to
our architects, sometimes the strip could be reinforced
If the building is a bungalow and the soil is very weak, then the building should be
framed and be on a Raft foundation
If the building is a storey building or 2, I will recommend it to be framed and founded on
a Raft or pad depending on the soil type
if the building is a storey building or more and its on a weak soil, you could go for either
a raft, pad or pile depending on the soil profile and properties from the soil investigation
report.
If the building is a storey building and the area is swampy, I would recommend a
combined foundation of a pile and a raft (ground beams) or a pad and raft (ground
beams)..
From the above you will agree with me that soil investigation is very critical. Most
client run away from this but a professionals always insist and educate them on the
importance.
Also based on experience and exposure on geotechnical engineering and structural
designs you can determine the best option for the buildings Always remember that
Nigerian clients are different today they say its for residential, tomorrow the convert it
to commercials (Increase in loads) and then rent it out to a church (More load and
vibrations from church instruments). all these have different impact on the Building
that was once designed as residential.
For multistory then you can go for a Pile Precast or Cast insitu Piles etc.
For Precast Piles the ground bearing is improved by the constantly hammering the piles
into the ground there by increasing the skin friction. Depending on how the piles are
design it could be friction piles, end bearing piles or combination of both.
130. Bright Says:
May 5th, 2013 at 1:41 pm
Sir i am working on a topic roof and roof drainage.sir wat is d various type of roof
drainage
131. Alhassan y. Abubakar Says:
May 11th, 2013 at 9:11 pm
Im student of NSP zungeru dept of civil engineering HND II
132. Ayoba Says:
May 21st, 2013 at 11:29 pm
Pls for upland of Lekki,Ibeju area precisely (along EPE road), must your foundation be
raft too? Must concrete be spread round for raft foundation or blocks erected in between.
133. Sunusi Aminu Gimba Says:
May 27th, 2013 at 2:21 pm
I realy appritiate your educative effort on this site.I got what i want,but im very sure
people,more especialy students would like to see some illustrations like pictures,attached
to all this explations. THANKS.
134. Bunmi Says:
June 7th, 2013 at 8:37 pm
Well done, the best comment (128), by Bldr. Kunlefads was superb. A lot of Nigerians
forget it. please keep
Up the good work.
135. I am a zambian student doing construction...I apreciate your but asking if
you can answers more detailed especially types and uses of fondations. please. Says:
June 9th, 2013 at 10:35 am
Only if you can some answers a bit more detailed, can we continously appreciate your
work.
136. Obi Joe Says:
June 19th, 2013 at 10:10 am
Thanks so much for this article this is question i most ask during my interview
yesterday.. This is well refreshed to me.
137. israel rock Says:
June 29th, 2013 at 12:44 am
thanks alot sir.bt elaborate on types of foundations.
138. jp Says:
July 7th, 2013 at 8:12 am
what is difference between this types of foundations and basement,crawl space,and slab?.
by the way,thank you
139. saidu Says:
July 22nd, 2013 at 12:36 pm
The information is useful Im very happy
140. onayemi Says:
August 1st, 2013 at 8:54 am
am a student nd I really appreciate u for all u hv been written.I will luv to hear more on
other type of foundation expect those 1 u mention
141. samson Says:
August 9th, 2013 at 5:08 pm
Hello Emma,kudos to u on ur outstanding deliveries, they are well appreciatd,thanks. Can
u advice, am planing to convert a bungalow to a storey building and I want to just remove
the existing roof and put the floor on it. Pls give suggestions on how well to go about this
without knocking the existing structure down.
142. Laurence Says:
August 10th, 2013 at 7:13 am
I would like to get some advise. I plan to build a resort of size of 250 feet broad and 65
feet length. The resort raised off the ground on stilts and are divided into 10 house. What
is the best foundation for the building. The ground is a solid ground.
143. Onimisi Says:
August 10th, 2013 at 10:39 pm
Thanks, i shld ve browsed here b4 nw.,. God bless
144. oteje olusoji j Says:
August 15th, 2013 at 6:26 pm
how can some no the capacity of the soil over a storey building. How can we test the
soil???
145. samuel .T Says:
August 30th, 2013 at 10:27 pm
i want to write a project in my school on plain interlocking tiles please help me out
146. Rufusphilip Says:
September 16th, 2013 at 8:18 am
Infact, i really enjoying spending the whole day here, please dnt relent on your effort,
keep the cutlass cuting
147. bright Says:
October 3rd, 2013 at 11:18 am
thank u alot sir ll lik u to enlight me more.
148. peter Says:
October 17th, 2013 at 4:41 am
the information was soo useful thank you
149. I suleman Says:
October 21st, 2013 at 10:16 am
Am grtful for dis information.
150. OLANIYI ISRAEL IWO Says:
November 9th, 2013 at 2:18 pm
TANKS A LOT U GUYS.4 A LONG-TIME CONSTRUCTED BUILDING,IF A
CRACKING IS OBSERVED ON D WALL;CAUSES ARE:1.settlement of soil at d
foundatn 2.poor foundatn design 3.low bearing capacity of soil.etc SOLUTION>
{1}.UNDER-PINNING etc 4 MORE Contact olaniyi iwo osun state 08030971801
151. Bleznblezn Says:
November 13th, 2013 at 3:58 am
I really make use of this site any time i have chanlenges on how to solve problems that
may arised on civil engineering works but needs a clear real diagrams of those
foundation.Really grateful, more grease to your elbow.
152. bob the builder Says:
November 28th, 2013 at 10:11 am
if you want to build a house just get a 1000 bricks and glue them all together with a pritt
stick and then get some see through paper for the windows and doors, job done, bobs
your ucle
153. Damshit Says:
December 1st, 2013 at 12:17 pm
the post really help me, thanks alot. They are well explained just dat there are no
definitions to each of d foundations, i think it will d students. Good work.
154. Bernad mhagama Says:
December 14th, 2013 at 10:10 pm
Thank u 4 your help
155. Mayowa ogunwuyi Says:
December 28th, 2013 at 8:52 am
So so relevant, Just what I needed, thanks.
156. racheal Says:
January 12th, 2014 at 4:13 pm
tnks 4 dis in4omation it is useful for students like us i luv it
157. saranya Says:
January 13th, 2014 at 2:25 pm
thank you so much this is very usefull
158. Lawal Olayinka Ibrahim Says:
January 13th, 2014 at 8:43 pm
various types of strip foundation- Deep strip foundation:- it is used when depth of more
dan 900mm have to be reached claying or marching soi. Nd Wide stripe foundation:-it is
used when soil has a low bearing capacity. Such as soft clay nd build up soil.
159. lil Says:
January 21st, 2014 at 11:34 pm
Pls can i get a tree star hotel floor plan
160. Shehu muhammad idrith Says:
February 20th, 2014 at 10:32 am
Pls am student at kano state polytechnic studying civil engineering pls i need more
explanation on cellular foundation.
161. Grace Says:
February 20th, 2014 at 11:03 am
Can you please guide me. Is it okay to use Strip Foundation for a one storey building on a
dry land in awoyaya axis. My bricklayer suggested this. he said he would then use beams
on the german floor. I look forward to your advice.
Please keep up with the good work. This blog will go places. God bless you sir.
162. kris kaku Says:
March 2nd, 2014 at 6:47 am
u guys should out,u guys re not giving me d answers 2 d question i asked dis website abt
d diagrams of d types of foundation
163. hustler Says:
April 30th, 2014 at 6:23 pm
Gud job
164. Adebola Says:
May 1st, 2014 at 4:34 pm
Well done, this has broadened my knowledge but you didnt talk of clayey ground. I can
now build across a stream lol
165. mohammed Says:
May 12th, 2014 at 11:00 am
thanks
166. Suraj Ahmad Says:
May 31st, 2014 at 2:51 pm
Am civil engineering student i want more explanation, the factor that determine the
choice of foundation.
167. adeitan adeleke raphael Says:
June 12th, 2014 at 6:27 pm
Infact, I really love this site. Coz, I av found wht I av been searching for all this whyl. Mr
emma, keep the good work going and dnt relent. The sky is ur starting point. More
Greece to ur arm.
168. Mziti zviko Says:
June 28th, 2014 at 3:13 am
There are 2 types of strip foundation namely,, wide strip and deep strip foundation. The
latter is used on clay soils to depth of 910mm and above,it is more convinient to use deep
strip.
169. levi Says:
July 13th, 2014 at 5:53 pm
am so greatful, keep it up
170. sulaiman Says:
July 20th, 2014 at 2:58 pm
Thanks a lot. Keep the good work
171. hammed mayowa Says:
August 15th, 2014 at 1:38 pm
d information is very true. kudos to u.
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