Foundation Types Flashcards
1
Q
Spread Footing
A
Most economical
delivers load directly to the soil
Area of the footing = load/safe bearing capacity
2
Q
Mat Foundations
A
Very Expensive
Typically only used when the strata is weak
It acts as one continuous foundation
3
Q
Belled Caissons
A
Holes are drilled to firm strata and concrete poured
they basically are really deep spread footing
4
Q
Socketed caisson
A
Holes drilled deep into strata
bearing capacity carries from end varying frictional forces
