Types of Foundation introduction

Question 1

You have two types of foundation

Answer 1

1-Shallow Foundation

2-Deep Foundation

Question 2

Types of Shallow foundation

Answer 2

1-Spread(same as Isolated footings)
2-Combined Footings
3-Continuous Footings
4-Mat or Raft foundation

Question 3

Isolated footings

Answer 3

1-Support one column

2-above water level

Question 4

Combined footing

Answer 4

Transfer moments

Limit differential settlements

Question 5

Strip Footing

Answer 5

1-Supports a wall or row of columns

Question 6

Mat/Raft Foundation

Answer 6

1-Support a number of columns
2-Support uniform pressure
3-Above water table
4-To bridge over soft spots and differential settlements

Question 7

Deep Foudations

Answer 7

1-Driven piles(Cocrete wood steel)

2-Drilled Shafts(concrete

Question 8

Deep foundations why to use instead of shallow foundations

Answer 8

1-Soil at shallow depth cannot support SF solution
2-Deep recent fills still consolidating
3-Offsshore structures
4-Upifting resistance

Question 9

Types of support for piles

Answer 9

1-End Bearing Support

2-Friction pile