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Shallow Foundation
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Function of Foundation
to transfer load of the structure to the strata/soil layers on which
Important Considerations for Foundation
Stability against shear failure
Can't settle beyond tolerable limits that structure is damaged
Important Considerations for Foundation
Stability against shear failure
Can't settle beyond tolerable limits that structure is damaged
Shallow Foundation
An arrangement where structural loads are carried by the soil/rock directly below the structure.
D f / B ≤ 1.0
Ex: Spread Footings, Mat foundation
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- Engineering Note on Shallow Foundation, created by Stephanie Chua on 12/12/2017.
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