When is it necessary to employ a mat foundation?

Q: Define the Hybrid Foundation?

A: In this question we have provide the give information and to provide definition of modern foundation…

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: On your own words Explain the importance of Foundation Investigation then cite and explain two (2)…

A: Importance of Foundation Investigation are-  To determine the foundation type Minimizes Damage…

Q: What is Procedures for bracing excavation sheeting?

A: Braced excavation are a kind of excavation done when the soil surrounding is loose and providing…

Q: What is the basis for the empirically established foundation design method?

A: The foundation is by far the most essential portion of any construction. It is the lowest portion of…

Q: A spread foundation with the bottom dimension of 2mx1.2m, it is known that the upside column size is…

A: Punching Shear force :                  It is the failure of the footing under concentrated loads,…

Q: What are the major types of foundations?

A: Answer:- Foundation:- The lowest part of a structure is generally referred to as the foundation. It…

Q: What is the purpose of the raft or mat foundation?

A: Raft or mat foundation is a large continuous footing which is used to control the differential…

Q: What is the function of foundation? List five kinds of shallow foundation?

A: (1) The functions of the foundation are: To supports the structure. To prevent differential…

Q: Provide a brief description of the mat-type foundation, and list the practical reasons why a mat…

A: Mat or raft foundation:

Q: What is a bored-pile or drilled-shaft foundation?

A: A bored pile can also be called drilled piers, drilled shaft, or caissons it is a type of reinforced…

Q: What is Shallow foundation ? Explain the properties of Shallow foundation ?

A: The foundations are broadly classified into two types based on the breath to the depth ratio as,…

Q: Define the Rigid (or conventional) methods for Mat Foundations ?

A: The design procedure of Mat foundation is carried out by following 2 methods: 1. Conventional rigid…

Q: Define the SHALLOW FOUNDATIONS IN PERFORMANCE APPLICATIONS ?

A: Solution: A shallow foundation is one which is lay down on a firm soil near the ground, and below…

Q: Define a mat foundation?

A: A raft or mat foundation is  a large continuous rectangular or circular concrete slab that carries…

Q: Why foundation is required under building?

A: The foundation of a framework is what gives the structure its strength. The foundation's primary…

Q: What type of foundation used in the following figures?

A: The above type of foundation is PAD FOUNDATION

Q: Describe the benefits of having foundation installations overseen by professionals who are…

A: Benefits of Having Foundation Installation overseen by professionals who are knowledgeable with the…

Q: What are Deep foundation types?

A: WHEN THE DEPTH OF THE FOUNDATION D IS GREATER THAN ITS WIDTH IT I CALLED DEEP FOUNDATION THERE ARE…

Q: According to you Pile Foundation the best for Black cotton soil?

A: Black cotton sol is a very dangerous soil for the building on account of its volumetric changes with…

Q: Discuss in detail with respect to foundation design consolidation process

A: Consolidation is the process of escape or expulsion of the pore water from the void space,…

Q: How do you Compare shallow foundation with deep foundation ?

A: The foundation is classified as a shallow foundation if the depth of the footing is less than the…

Q: A) What is the soil and foundation relation?

A: Solution: The relation between soil and foundation is that the foundation is dependent on the soil…

Q: What is Continuous Foundation ?

A: Foundation supports the superstructure in construction work. It  is in direct contact with the soil.…

Q: Describe about the Foundation Categories.

A: Every structure consists of two parts, Sub-Structure or Foundation and Superstructure. The lowest…

Q: What types of materials are used for pile foundation construction?

A: A pile foundation-It is a deep foundation made up of a long cylinder column of material such as…

Q: Explain the footing and foundation. Explain the factors that affect the selection of type of…

A: Solution: Footings is considered as an essential part of the construction of foundation. They are…

Q: 2- What are the procedures necessary to implement a wall foundation on liquid land?

A: Wall Foundation: Wall foundation is the masonry walls below the ground level. These are the main…

Q: Describe the advantages of having foundation installations overseen by professionals who are…

A: Foundation design is the formation of a development plan for a structure establishment. It is an…

Q: What is shallow Foundation ?

A: Foundation is the substructure that is in direct contact and transmits the load of the structure to…

Q: The most (low cost) type of foundations used in constructing traditional buildings in Jordan is: O a…

A: Footings are an important part of foundation construction. The purpose of footings is to support the…

Q: How do you know if you should analyse a foundation using the traditional rigid approach or as a beam…

A: Introduction: This field's primary objective is to investigate the different soil and rock…

Q: What is the definition of a "shallow foundation"? What are the characteristics of a shallow…

A: Introduction: A shallow foundation is a form of building a foundation that distributes structural…

Q: What is BEARING CAPACITY OF MAT FOUNDATIONS ?

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Q: What are the classifications of foundation

A: Foundation is the main component of a structure that connects the structure to the ground. The…

Q: Define mat foundation. Write the common types of mat foundation

A: It is asked to define mat foundation and write the names of common type of material foundation.

Q: Describe about the Supervision of Foundation Construction?

A: While constructing following points are taken care of :

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: Describe about the designing mat foundations?

A: Mat foundation A mat foundation is defined as a system in which the entire building is placed on a…

Q: What is Mat (or Raft) Foundations?

A: A mat (or raft) foundation, is  a continuous slab laid on the soil surface that extends over the…

Q: What are the Effect of Foundation Installation below Finished Grade?

A: The foundation is an important element and most critical for any structure as it transfers the load…

Q: A tall rise building is to be built on soft saturated clay. Discuss the possible foundation types on…

A: Here clearly the soil, soft saturated clay is poor soil and the structure is a tall rise building…

Q: Being able to choose from a variety of foundations rather than being restricted to just one?

A: A structural foundation is the portion of a structure that anchors it to the ground. Much like the…

Q: How would you define a mat foundation?

A: Introduction:  We can also call mat foundation as raft foundation. The foundation is a large and…

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…

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