FOUNDATION

CONSTRUCTION
AND MATERIALS USED

WHAT IS FOUNDATION?
The lowest part of the structure
which supports the structure by
distributing its load to the soil.
(without stressing the underlying
material beyond its safe bearing
capacity)

SELECTING MATERIAL AND FOUNDATION

TYPE
Type

of structure
Nature of soil composition in the site:
Good laterite soil (BC 150 kN/m2)
Water table: Not affecting the
construction
Impact on surrounding structures

Laterite soil

FOUNDATION TYPES
Pad foundation
Rubble foundation
Rubble foundation with tie beam

PAD FOUNDATION

Screed concrete :
- Level the ground before laying the foundation.
- Grade 15 ( 1: 3 : 6 )
Foundation : Grade 25 ( 1 : 1.5 : 3/ 20mm aggregate )

RUBBLE FOUNDATION

RUBBLE FOUNDATION WITH TIE BEAM

RETAINED WALL
Wall

built to
control the
soil load at
the boundary
of the
construction
site.

Grade 15 screed
concrete of 300mm

MATERIALS
Cement

: Tokyo Super and Ultra

Steel bars : Melwa and Lanwa

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