How would you define a mat foundation?

Q: Define the Hybrid Foundation?

A: In this question we have provide the give information and to provide definition of modern foundation…

Q: Explain the Foundation on Saturated Clay ?

A: Building Foundations must be on stable and strong soils. Soils range in strength. Some soils even…

Q: Explain where can be the raft or mat foundation adopted ?

A: Raft or mat foundation is used once the soil layer is unstable. during this case, strip foundation…

Q: What is The procedures for foundation design?

A: Design of foundation or footing means to calculate the design area of foundation according to…

Q: What are the basic components of the reinforcing earth construction?

A: basic components of reinforcing earth construction are : 1- Soil 2- Reinforcement 3- Skin

Q: What is deep Foundation ?

A: Deep foundations are generally long and slender, so as to reach the deep zones of the earth and thus…

Q: What is the shape of footing foundations for building columns, walls, and equipment bases?

A: Different structure have different requirement for foundation

Q: A spread foundation with the bottom dimension of 2mx1.2m, it is known that the upside column size is…

A: Punching Shear force :                  It is the failure of the footing under concentrated loads,…

Q: What devices are used on site to move concrete to point of placement?

A: There are some devices which are used to move concrete to point of placement; Concrete are often…

Q: Define the concept of Building Foundations ?

A: The building foundation is an important element of a structure that function in transmitting of load…

Q: Explain the raft or mat foundation ?

A: Introduction  It is a persistent thick solid piece on the dirt that broadens the whole impression of…

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: Where does the Floating Foundations installed?

A: Floating foundation is a foundation which is constructed by excavation of the soil in such a manner…

Q: What is the purpose of the raft or mat foundation?

A: Raft or mat foundation is a large continuous footing which is used to control the differential…

Q: Provide a brief description of the mat-type foundation, and list the practical reasons why a mat…

A: Mat or raft foundation:

Q: Define a mat foundation?

A: A raft or mat foundation is  a large continuous rectangular or circular concrete slab that carries…

Q: Why foundation is required under building?

A: The foundation of a framework is what gives the structure its strength. The foundation's primary…

Q: What is pile foundation

A: Solution: A pile foundation is defined as the column series that are been constructed or inserted…

Q: Describe the benefits of having foundation installations overseen by professionals who are…

A: Benefits of Having Foundation Installation overseen by professionals who are knowledgeable with the…

Q: State the comparison between Rigid and Elastic Foundation ?

A: Rigid foundation  Rigid footing over clay layer For rigid footing,  the settlement has to be…

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: Define the Mat Foundations ?

A: In engineering, a foundation is a building block that connects the floor to the ground, transferring…

Q: A) What is the soil and foundation relation?

A: Solution: The relation between soil and foundation is that the foundation is dependent on the soil…

Q: Define Hollow-Core Slab Production.

A: Pre-stressed concrete: The prestressed member is a structural element. It used in high stability…

Q: What is Continuous Foundation ?

A: Foundation supports the superstructure in construction work. It  is in direct contact with the soil.…

Q: What is the Pile and Pier Foundations?

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Q: Describe about the Foundation Categories.

A: Every structure consists of two parts, Sub-Structure or Foundation and Superstructure. The lowest…

Q: Define the Structural failure due to foundation movement ?

A: Materials, structures, construction techniques, climate changes, and the use to whereby the…

Q: Explain the Basic components of reinforced earth construction.

A: Reinforced earth construction is a mixture of linear reinforcing strips and earth, which are capable…

Q: What is shallow Foundation ?

A: Foundation is the substructure that is in direct contact and transmits the load of the structure to…

Q: How do you know if you should analyse a foundation using the traditional rigid approach or as a beam…

A: Introduction: This field's primary objective is to investigate the different soil and rock…

Q: What is BEARING CAPACITY OF MAT FOUNDATIONS ?

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Q: What are the classifications of foundation

A: Foundation is the main component of a structure that connects the structure to the ground. The…

Q: Define mat foundation. Write the common types of mat foundation

A: It is asked to define mat foundation and write the names of common type of material foundation.

Q: Define floating slab foundation?

A: Floating slabs are the slab that lay over the soil without anchorage. Floating slab sometimes called…

Q: What is the thickness of a slab foundation that is 16 feet by 50 feet for first floor and second…

A: L = 50 ft  B = 16 ft

Q: Describe about the Supervision of Foundation Construction?

A: While constructing following points are taken care of :

Q: What are the benefits of Mat Foundation in a few words?

A: Given data in question Mat Foundation To find out Benefits of Mat Foundation   Mat or Raft…

Q: Define Foundation Loads or Demands

A: Foundations are connected to the ground and transfer loads from building to soil. Foundation are of…

Q: Describe about the designing mat foundations?

A: Mat foundation A mat foundation is defined as a system in which the entire building is placed on a…

Q: Derive the "bulk density" and "voids" formulas?

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Q: What is Mat (or Raft) Foundations?

A: A mat (or raft) foundation, is  a continuous slab laid on the soil surface that extends over the…

Q: What are the Effect of Foundation Installation below Finished Grade?

A: The foundation is an important element and most critical for any structure as it transfers the load…

Q: Being able to choose from a variety of foundations rather than being restricted to just one?

A: A structural foundation is the portion of a structure that anchors it to the ground. Much like the…

Q: Describe about the Floating Foundations.

A: Floating foundations can be simply explained as those foundations which are constructed by…

Q: What is the suitability of using the Boussinesq equation for determining subsurface stresses in a…

A: Boussinesq Equation for subsurface stresses: The subsurface stresses at any point can be determined…

Q: What are the many types of deep foundation?

A: Deep foundation : Deep foundation needs when foundation depth is greater than the foundation width,…

Q: Define the importance of a solid foundation.

A: The bottom section of a building structure that distributes gravity loads to the soil is known as…

Types of Foundation