Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Foundation 1

Foundation is a part of which interfaces the superstructure to the adjacent zone of soil or rock below it .
The purpose of having a foundation is to transfer the superstructure loads to the underlying soil or rock without overstressing the soil or rock .
The three basic requirements of a satisfactory foundation :
1-the foundation must be probably located with respect to any future influences which could afeect its performance .
2- the foundation, including the soil below it , must be stable and safe from failure .
3- The foundation must not settle sufficiently to damage the structure .

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