The type of foundation classified based on a. Length / Breadth Ratio b. Depth / Breadth Ratio c. Breadth / Depth Ratio d. Depth / Length Ratio

Q: Shear Stress 4. Please provide proper discussion and illustration. Clear and complete solution…

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Q: Define the requirement of good foundation ?

A: Foundation evenly distributes the load acting on it by the superstructure. The load is applied…

Q: Describe the difference between pile and pier types of foundations.

A: The loads are transmitted in pile foundation by vertical steel, timber and concrete.

Q: Explain the Foundation on Saturated Clay ?

A: Building Foundations must be on stable and strong soils. Soils range in strength. Some soils even…

Q: Among the types of foundation, which do you think is the most commonly used in your area?

A: Types of foundations : Shallow foundation  Individual footing or Isolated footing Combined footing…

Q: 15' 30' 20 W = 4' 51 3' 9' 9' 10' 15' 18' 2. The width of the foundation wall shown in problem 1 is…

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Q: Under which conditions Mat Foundation is not considered as optimum method ?

A: A mat foundation is a large concrete slab or slab-and-beam framework that rests on a rock or soil…

Q: A 30 m-long precast concrete pile with diameter of 0.4 m in driven in to a thick dry sand layer. The…

A: L = 30 m D = 0.4 m = 17 kN/m3  = 36o

Q: What is the floating foundation?

A: Floating foundation: The floating foundation is constructed by excavating the soil in such a manner…

Q: List the four primary causes of shallow foundation heaving

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Q: A 300 foot foundation wall is to be laid out with a tape. The tape is fully supported on a footing…

A: A 300 foot foundation wall is to be laid out with a tape. The tape is fully supported on a footing…

Q: Which type of foundation is used for non-load bearing building a. Pad Foundation O b. Raft…

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Q: If the width of the bedplate is 3m and the clearance is 0.3 what is the upper width of the machine…

A: Given data Width of bed plate (w) = 3m Clearance (C) = 0.3m Upper width of machine foundation = ?

Q: Describe the Variation of vertical stress beneath a foundation: Boussinesq analysis.

A: The boussinesq analysis is defined as a method of measuring vertical stress under a point load…

Q: Explain Procedures for bracing excavation sheeting..

A: Procedure of the Bracing Excavation:

Q: Outline the difference between the caisson type of foundation and the pier type of foundation.

A: Pier foundation is a type of deep foundation, consisting of a large-diameter cylindrical column for…

Q: Define the Vertical Stress Due to a Uniformly Loaded Rectangular Footing ?

A: Solution: The principle vertical stress are also called as overburden stresses. Fractures basically…

Q: Discuss the general forms of deep foundation?

A: Pile foundation:

Q: Question 52 What is the MAXIMUM elevation variation of anchor rod tops from the foundation? 1. 1 2…

A: In the design of Column base plate, there are variations arise due it's construction in Anchor bolt…

Q: Define the below term ? Gross foundation pressure (or gross contact pressure, or, gross loading…

A: Gross foundation pressure; It is the total pressure at the bottom of the footing because of weight…

Q: What are the factors considered during foundation design and why each factor is important? Discuss.

A: The lowest portion of a building's structure, the foundation, is responsible for securely…

Q: What are the two, independent design criteria all foundations must satisfy? Select one or more: a.…

A: Foundation design: The design of a construction plan for a building foundation is known as…

Q: A building has a shallow foundation. All pad footings and strip footings around the perimeter are…

A: Data given F6 footing, L×B×H = (1500×1500×400)mm 5 F6 footings Find: volume of detailed excavation

Q: QI/ Define the Foundation and List the main Types of the foundation?

A: In engineering, a foundation is that the element of a structure which connects it to theground and…

Q: Describe the load-settlement relationship for shallow foundations.

A: The foundation is the most important element of structure as it transfers all the load to the soil.…

Q: EXAMPLE-H.W. For the foundation shown in the below; estimate quantity of Reinforcement. Depth of…

A: Given data: Depth of foundation=1 m Cross-section of foundation=2*3m Diameter of bar in vertical =16…

Q: Determine the maximum aggregate size (MAS) for an 18" wide foundation wall that has two layers of…

A: 18" wide foundationNo.4 rebar in the horizontal directionNo. 6 rebar in the vertical direction.Clear…

Q: Determine the following: A) Buoyant force in pounds B) Minimum depth of foundation slab in feet

A: Given:- Inside diameter of tank = 56 ft             The thickness of vertical walls = 1 ft…

Q: shear strength shear strength (su) of 120 kPa. Given the depth of bottom of the mat D₁ = 3.0 m, (a)…

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Q: Define the importance of a solid foundation.

A: The bottom section of a building structure that distributes gravity loads to the soil is known as…