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Types of foundations - Amit Mathur - 04-17-2014

The foundation system for a building is the critical link in the transmission of building loads from superstructure to ground.

A foundation is provided for the following purposes:

To distribute the total load coming on the structure on a larger area.
To support the structures.
To give enough stability to the structures against various disturbing forces, such as wind and rain.
To prepare a level surface for concreting and masonry work.


Types :
Strip Foundation
[Image: strip1.jpg]

Pad Foundation

[Image: pad2.jpg]
  1. Reinforced Concrete
    [Image: pad.jpg]
  2. Grillage
    [Image: grillage.jpg]

Pile and Beam Foundation
[Image: pile3.jpg]


Raft Foundation

[Image: raft.jpg]