2. Foundation
It is the part of the structure which transfers the load from
the super structure to the soil. The size and shape of the
foundation depends on the type of structure and nature of
soil which the structure rests ultimately.
3. Functions
Distribution of load
Minimization of differential settlement
Safety against sliding and overturning
Safety against undermining
Provisions for leveled surface
4. Loads in Foundation
Dead Load
Live Load
Wind Load
Bearing Capacity of soil
The ability of the soil to bear the load from the
super structure is known as Bearing Capacity of soil
Improve the Bearing Capacity of soil
By increasing the depth of foundations
By Draining the Sub soil water
By Compacting the soil
By Chemical treatment
5. Types of Foundation
Foundation may be broadly classified,
1. Shallow Foundation
When the depth of the foundation is less than or equal to its
width, it is defined as shallow foundation.
2. Deep Foundation
The depth of the foundation is larger compared to the width , it
is know as deep foundation
6. Shallow Foundation
Isolated Column Footing
Wall Footing
Combined Footing
Cantilever Footing
Continuous Footing
Inverted Footing
Grillage Foundation
Raft or Mat Foundation
Stepped Foundation
15. Deep Foundation
Pile foundation
Foundations relying on driven piles often have groups of
piles connected by a pile cap (a large concrete block into which
the heads of the piles are embedded) to distribute loads which
are larger than one pile can bear. Pile caps and isolated piles are
typically connected with grade beams to tie the foundation
elements together; lighter structural elements bear on the grade
beams, while heavier elements bear directly on the pile cap.
Heave loading
Top soil is of expansive nature
Structure is sensitive to unequal settlement
17. Pier foundation
It is used in the area where is difficult to install
pile foundation. Piers are Larger diameter
column or shaft , with or without base at
bottom installed by placing concrete in suit
after excavating or drilling deep hole into the
ground.
Caissons or Well foundation:
Caissons means a box like structure round
or rectangular which is sunk from the surface of
either land or water to some desired depth. The
well is constructed and brought to the site and
then slowly driven into the soil.
18. Classification of Pile foundation
Based on the function or use
Ends Bearing Piles
Compacting Piles
Friction piles
Sheet piles
Batter piles
Under Ream Piles
Based on the materials and compositions
Concrete Piles
Timber Piles
Steel Piles
Composite Piled
24. Super structure
Masonry
It is defined as the construction of building units bonded togther
with mortar.
Types
Brick Masonry
Brick units bonded together with mortar is know as Brick
Masonry
Stone Masonry
Stone units bonded together with mortar is know as Stone Masonry
31. Ashlar Stone Masonry
Ashlar is dressed stone work of any type of stone.
Ashlar blocks are large rectangular blocks of masonry sculpted to have
square edges and even faces.
The blocks are generally 13 to 15 inches in height.
When smaller than 11 inches, they are usually called small ashlar.
Ashlar blocks are used in the construction of many old buildings as an
alternative to brick.
Generally the external face is smooth or polished; occasionally
it can be decorated by small grooves achieved by the application of a metal comb.
33. Bonding
It is the method of arranging the bricks in courses in order to
tie them together in a mass of bricks work
Rules
Should be uniform size
use of Brick bats should be minimum
The lap should be 村 th of the brick
Types
Stretcher
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