Introduction of Foundation for House

What Is the Foundation in the Building?

Purpose of Building Foundation

1. Foundations provide stability to the ground of the building structure.
2. The purpose of the foundation is to support the stability of the building against various external factors. These factors include earthquakes, floods, frost heaves, tornadoes, and wind.
3. The foundation transfers the weight of the structure over a large area to prevent unequal settlement of the land.
4. The foundation provides a base for the construction of the building.
5. A deep foundation is used to increase the stability of the structure of the building and prevent overloading.
6. The foundation is designed to prevent the lateral movement of the supported structure against external factors.

Requirements of Good Foundation of Building

1. Stability of the Foundation

2. Sufficient Depth of the Foundation.

3. Differential Settlement of Foundation

4. Location of the Foundation.

5. Overturning and Sliding of Foundation

Why Different Types of Foundations Are Used in Construction?

Types of House Foundations

• Shallow Foundation
• Deep Foundation

1. Shallow Foundation

Types of Shallow Foundation

• Wall Footing
• Isolated Footing
• Combined Footing
• Inverted Arch Footing
• Cantilever Footing or Strap Footing
• Grillage Footings
• Raft or Mat Foundation

1.1 Wall Footings

1.2 Isolated Footing

1.3 Combined Footing

1.4 Inverted Arch Footing

1.5 Cantilever Footings or Strap Footing

1.6 Grillage Foundation

1.7 Raft or Mat Foundation

2. Deep Foundation

Type of Deep Foundation

1. Pile Foundation

2. Well Foundation

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