This document is about the Shallow Foundation.
INTRODUCTION:
“A foundation is the lowest and supporting layer of a structure”. It transfer the structural load of build structure safely into the ground.
SHALLOW FOUNDATION:
Placed immediately below the lowest part of the superstructure. Its purpose is to distribute the load over a wide area.
Shallow foundations are usually embedded about a meter or so into soil.
Types of Shallow Foundation:
“A foundation is the lowest and supporting layer of a structure”. It transfer the structural load of build structure safely into the ground.
SHALLOW FOUNDATION:
Placed immediately below the lowest part of the superstructure. Its purpose is to distribute the load over a wide area.
Shallow foundations are usually embedded about a meter or so into soil.
Types of Shallow Foundation:
- Spread footing
- Combined footing
- Strap or Cantilever footing
- Mat or Raft footing
- Classification of Foundation
- Introduction of Shallow Foundation
- Types of Shallow Foundations
- Spread Footing
- Types of Spread Footing
- Combined Footing
- Strap Footing
- Matt or Raft Foundation
- Raft Foundation
- Advantages of Shallow Foundation
- Disadvantages of Shallow Foundation
- Precautions to be Taken
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