TYPES OF FOUNDATION
Welcome to the endless world of Civil Engineers ! It is not the beauty of the building you should look at: it’s the construction of the foundation that will stand the test of time. It's not the weight of things that matters, It is all about our balance within.... Lets first understand the Foundation... Foundation is one of the essential parts of the structure. It is defined as that part of the structure that transfers the load from the structure constructed on it as well as its weight over a large area of soil in such a way that the amount does not exceed the ultimate bearing capacity of the soil and the settlement of the whole structure remains within a tolerable limit. Foundation is the part of a structure on which the building stands. The solid ground on which it rests is known as foundation bed. Why a Foundation is Provided ? Foundation should fulfill the following objectives: 1. Distribute the weight of the structure over a large area of soil. 2. Avoid unequal settlement. 3. P...