RANDOM RUBBLE STONE FOUNDATION IN CEMENT MORTAR (1:8)

System Components Initial Cost Structure

Local Economy component = 30 %

Foundation in cement mortar 1:8 of 450 x 450mm over 600 x 600 footin
quarry

DESIGN EXAMPLE : Foundation for a single storey Building

Maximum width required = 2 x width of the wall + 0. 3m

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(Assuming 23cm thick brick wall)= 2 x 0.23 + 0.3 m. = 0.76m.

Minimum depth required =

Assuming P

Safe permissible pressure on base = 175 KN/sqm

W (weight of soil) = 18 KN/sqm

Angle of repose of the soil = 30 = 175/18x0.111 = 1 m.

Assuming bearing capacity of soil= 200 Km/sqm

Width required = 175/200 = 0.85m

Thus provide a foundation width = 85 cm and depth 100 cm

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Critical Factors Tools Used

1. Workability and strength of stone

2. Width and stepping of foundation
3. Providing through stones 1. Trowels 5. Shovel
4. Grading of sand 2. Plumb bob 6. Pick axes
3. Thread 7. Baskets
5. Interlocking at corners
4. Pans 8. Hammer (Big & small)

DOS DONTS

1. Curing should be done for seven days 1. Find sand should not be used for masonry
2. Thorough stones should be provided
3. Natural bed of stone should be always perpendicular to the
loading. 2. Rounded stone should not be used for masonary
4. Mortar should be used within 30 minutes of adding water
to the mix 3. Masonry should not be allowed to dry out quickly

4. Bonding of the wall should not be filled with small stone pieces

Construction Process

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