foundation plan Flashcards
part of the building below the surface of the ground
foundation
where the load is distributed into the soil by slender
pier foundation
all those types where the load is distributed in to the soil by slender vertical membere of timber concrete or steel called piles
spread footing foundation
consist of a footing upon which is placed a concrete wall or a concrete blocks
T-Foundation
assembles a matt in that the foundation is spread over the entire area of the building floor.
matt foundation
solid slab at concrete poured directly on the ground
slab foundation
distributed the weight of the building over large area
footings
vertical members usually made of concrete, steel, or wood
piers and columns
it is used to support the load of the building
foundation walls
one which support is a single column post, pier, or other concentrated load
isolated footings
one which supports two columns loads and consist of two footings connected together by beam often called a strap
cantilever footings
one which supports a row of three or more columns
continous footing
is one which
supports two column loads or
sometimes three column loads not
in a row
combined footings