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FOUNDATION

Definition / Function : A part of the structure which is in direct contact with the
soil to which the loads are transmitted

Types of loads on foundations: Dead, live, wind, inclined thrusts and


uplift, water table and earthquake forces
Types of settlements: Uniform and differential

NO SETTLEMENT

TOTAL SETTLEMENT

DIFFERENTIAL SETTLEMENT

Parts of a foundation

Column stump

Footing

Superstructure

Substructure
Foundation

FACTORS INFLUENCING FOUNDATION DESIGN

FOUNDATION LOADS

Dead Load
Live Load
Wind Load
Horizontal Pressures Below Grade
Structural Member Forces
Uplift
Earthquake

PRIMARY FACTORS AFFECTING


FOUNDATION CHOICE

Subsurface soil

Ground water conditions

Structural requirements

SECONDARY FACTORS AFFECTING


FOUNDATION CHOICE

Construction access, methods & site conditions

Environmental factors

Building Codes & Regulations

Impact on surrounding structures

Construction schedule

Construction risks

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