foundation

foundation

1. lowest

2. load bearing

   • dead
   • live

3. issues

   • wind-induced sliding
   • overturning
   • uplifting
   • ground movement
   • pressure from surroundings

4. setttlement

   • above consolidation
   • maybe a load

5. depth

   • shallow
     • stable soil
       • directly below structure
   • deep
     • unstable soil
     • inadequate bearing capacity

6. footing

   • spread
     • size
   • column
     • steel column
     • wood post