Explain the Modification Factors for Inclined Foundation Base.

Q: Define the requirement of good foundation ?

A: Foundation evenly distributes the load acting on it by the superstructure. The load is applied…

Q: why does the walls placed on soil fill will settle and crack if the fill settles (compresses) after…

A: Settlement is the downward movement of the soil caused by a load that consolidates the soil beneath…

Q: Draw a cross-section of an unreinforced stepped foundation of a thickness of 30 cm if the slope of…

A: The stepped foundation is a foundation that is in a series of steps according to the slope. This…

Q: 1. For the given column loads and the data below, a. Proportion a rectangular combined foundation to…

A: Since, the question number to be solved is not mentioned, the solution for question 1a is provided…

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A: f'c=5500 psi (column) f'c=3000 psi Pu=550 k qall=10000 psi fy=60000 psi

Q: A square foundation has to be constructed on soil with OCR-1. The unit weight of soil is 16.5 kN/m²…

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Q: Name three different conditions that require deep foundation. For each of case briefly describe why…

A: Deep foundations are: Foundation is placed at greater depths The depth of the foundation is greater…

Q: Explain the TYPES OF SHALLOW FOUNDATIONS ?

A: TYPES OF SHALLOW FOUNDATIONS 1.Strip foundation:It is used for the wide base foundation as it…

Q: Describe the Bearing capacity factors for long footings on face of slope.

A: The bearing capacity of the footing can be defined as it is the ability of the underlying soil to…

Q: How  to analyze a simple square footing ?

A: Square footing  It is provided to support the load on a single column It is similar to a block or…

Q: A. What are the factors that affect the depth of the foundation? B. What are the requirements for a…

A: The foundation is an important component in any civil engineering construction because it equally…

Q: What is the basis for the empirically established foundation design method?

A: The foundation is by far the most essential portion of any construction. It is the lowest portion of…

Q: The down arrows indicate where the load is applied on a foundation structure. Which of the following…

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Q: Define the Bearing Capacity of Foundations on a Slope ?

A: Solution: The bearing capacity factor value of the footings increases with an increase in the…

Q: A shallow foundation, unlike a deep foundation, transfers building loads to the earth extremely…

A: Shallow foundation- A shallow foundation is a form of building foundation that distributes…

Q: What are the major types of foundations?

A: Answer:- Foundation:- The lowest part of a structure is generally referred to as the foundation. It…

Q: i Which soil from the following is the best to be used as Balg äbäi The ultimate bearing capacit of…

A: Given  Types of soils to be best suitable as backfill of retaining wall.   Undrained shear strength…

Q: Explain the Canadian Foundation Manual (1975, 1985, 1992) settlement estimates of footings ?

A: The Canadian Foundation Manual (1975, 1985, 1992) settlement estimates of footings: The…

Q: PROBLEM 1 Discuss how will the compressive strength of concrete affects the area of main…

A: Only problem 1 is solved . As per bartleby guidelines experts are allowed to solve only first…

Q: Described the two different types of foundation system (shallow and deep footings). What is it that…

A: concept- Foundation- Foundations are the sub-structural elements that are in direct contact with the…

Q: Define Footings Subject to Moments or Eccentric

A: Footings are termed as substructures and provide a base for loaded columns or wall, in order to…

Q: List the four primary causes of shallow foundation heaving

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Q: What are the shallow foundation and deep foundation Design Procedures, In which situation the…

A: Answer Distinction between the shallow and deep foundations is made according to the Terzaghi…

Q: Define the Eurocode Standards and the Design of Spread Foundations ?

A: Define the Eurocode Standards  The Eurocodes are a set of structural design standards, developed by…

Q: What is The ultimate bearing capacity of a long strip footing indicates?

A: The ultimate bearing capacity of a long strip footing is defined as the minimum gross pressure…

Q: A 300 foot foundation wall is to be laid out with a tape. The tape is fully supported on a footing…

A: A 300 foot foundation wall is to be laid out with a tape. The tape is fully supported on a footing…

Q: 2. A medium dense sand is proposed to support a square foundation having a width and length of 5…

A: Consider the free body diagram as;

Q: Define the Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Wedge-Shaped Foundations ?

A: Foundations are the lower part of the structure that transfers the load safely to the soil without…

Q: Explain the Bearing Capacity of Foundations on Top of a Slope ?

A: Bearing Capacity The bearing capacity of soil is the maximum average contact pressure between te…

Q: Given the layout shown in Figure (2) and the following data: A. Proportion a combined footing for a…

A: Data given C/C spacing =  6m Find : (a) Proportion a combined footing for uniform contact pressure…

Q: Describe about the Shearing Strength of Cohesionless Soil.

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Q: Explain the footings comes under shallow foundation?

A: Shallow foundation- Such foundations are required for shallow depths about 1.5m to resist the load…

Q: Which of the following statement is correct for a strip foundation (Length x m) placed on the ground…

A: Strip foundation is a type of shallow foundation that is provided to support the structure like wall…

Q: 1-Where are shallow foundations most commonly used? 2-What are some benefits to shallow foundations?…

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Q: How do you Compare shallow foundation with deep foundation ?

A: The foundation is classified as a shallow foundation if the depth of the footing is less than the…

Q: Describe Modification Factors for Inclined Foundation Base.

A: Modification factor for inclined loading:

Q: Explain the Foundation Supported by a Soil with a RigidBase at Shallow Depth ?

A: Solution: The rough shallow foundation assume that the soil is homogeneous in nature and that can…

Q: explain Seismic Bearing Capacity of Spread Footing Foundations.

A: Seismic Bearing Capacity of Spread Footing Foundations:

Q: Define the Uplift capacity of footings in granular soils ?

A: Uplift capacity : The uplift capacity is defined as the measure of the resistance of a pile to being…

Q: Explain the footing and foundation. Explain the factors that affect the selection of type of…

A: Solution: Footings is considered as an essential part of the construction of foundation. They are…

Q: List the factors to be considered when designing foundations.

A: Factors which affect the selection of a foundation for a building can be many from the soil…