Serviceability requirements are a set of conditions under which a foundation structure is considered to be useful. It is the second category of performance after the strength requirement. So, a foundation may be sound and perform well structurally, but it ...
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Shifting and Tilting of Well Foundations
Shifting and tilting occur generally during the sinking phase of well foundations. If proper care is not taken, they can cause grave problems which may lead to the weakening of the stability of foundations. Precautions to avoid shifting and tilting, ...
Foundation Construction [PDF]: Depth, Width, Layout, and Excavation
Procedure for construction of foundation starts with a decision on its depth, width, and marking layout for excavation and centerline of foundation. Foundation is the part of the structure below the plinth level in direct contact of soil and transmits ...
Determine Effect of Trench Excavation on Nearby Buildings by Rule of Thumb
Clearly, trench excavation affects nearby buildings and causing them to settle. The major factors that cause building settlement are soil relaxation and lowering groundwater. Both of these factors are triggered by the trench excavation. This articles presents the determination of ...
Major Issues During Pile Foundation Construction and Remedies
There are several issues that may be encountered during pile foundation construction. These problems will cause deficiency in the capacity of the pile unless they tackled properly. These pile construction problems and with their causes and required measure to prevent ...
Tolerances for Concrete Foundation Construction as per ACI 117M-10
Specification tolerances for concrete foundation construction as per ACI 117M such as tolerances for plumb line deviation, location displacement, deviation from elevation, plane and cross-sectional dimensions of foundations are discussed. Fig.1: Concrete Foundation Construction Tolerances for Concrete Foundation Construction as ...
Steel Pile Foundations – Types, Design and Connections
Precast piles and driven cast in piles make use of steel pipes. In the case of precast or totally performed piles, there are two classification such as hollow small displacement piles and solid piles. The hollow small displacement piles make ...
Floating Foundation – Principles, Suitability and Construction Difficulties
What is a Floating Foundation? A floating foundation is a type of foundation constructed by excavating the soil in such a way that the weight of structure built on the soil is nearly equal to the total weight of the ...