What is Salt Bloom? How do They Damage Foundation?
So far we have discussed about moisture traveling though foundation elements (foundation itself, foundation wall…
Shallow foundation
Concrete Slab & Slab-on-Grade Foundation Guide
The slab foundation commonly used for sheds is called a slab-on-grade foundation.This combines a 3…
Trail Embankment for Preloading
Detailed investigation is required for a preloading project which may involve penetration testing (may include…
Settlement of Foundation Supported on Rock
Building foundations are supported on different types of soils encountered under construction site. We are…
Deterioration of Timber Foundation
All natural and man made materials in the world are susceptible to decay or deterioration. According…
Selection of Foundation and Structural System for Expansive Soil
Any one planning to construct foundation for new buildings on expansive soil, some special considerations…
What are the Common Types of Shallow Foundations?
A foundation can be termed as shallow foundation when its width is equal or greater…
Foundations on Black Cotton Soil
The property of volumetric changes with the change of atmospheric conditions makes black cotton soil…
Causes of Failure of Foundation
Foundation are the lower part of a structure which provides a base for the super-structure…
Requirements For Footing
Placement depth of footing A footing should place to depth to satisfy following conditions:-Sufficient/desired bearing…