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Causes Of Foundation Failure And Its Remedial Measures Unequal settlement of subsoil Unequal settlement of masonry Subsoil moisture movement Lateral pressure on walls Lateral movement of subsoil Weathering of subsoil due trees and shrubs Atmospheric action UNEQUAL SETTLEMENT OF SUBSOIL CAUSE: Unequal settlement of subsoil may be due to the following reasons Non-uniform nature of …

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Methods of Improving Safe Bearing Capacity of Soil In some of the cases the safe bearing capacity of the underlying soil is not sufficient for the building to be built there. In such cases, the safe bearing capacity of the soil needs to be increased by any one of the following methods. Increasing the depth …

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TYPES OF DEEP FOUNDATION Pile foundation Pier foundation Well foundation PILE FOUNDATION Pile foundation is the type of deep foundation where the superstructure load is taken deep with the help of vertical members. These members can be made of Timber, Steel and Concrete. Why do we need a Foundation? Foundations work similarly to human legs …

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4 Types of shallow foundations Choosing the perfect one. Choosing the right foundation for a building is as important as choosing the right medicine. Lives depend on the choices we make in both the cases. Learn about different types of foundation in order to develop an intuitive edge towards selecting the correct foundation for a …

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Can the human body balance itself without feet? No is the most obvious reply. But, understanding the reason will answer all your questions about Foundations in a Building.