Settlement

Settlement

1. all ground will settle

   • most within the first 5years
     • some 20-30 years later

2. the amount of settlement depends on;

   • type of soil
   • imposed loads

3. Uniform Settlement

   • Differential Settlement

4. Inadequate Foundations

   • no/missing foundations
   • design faults
   • incorrect spec. of materials
   • alteration of building loads