Title BCE Class material 21-06-2024.pdf ✅

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BASICS OF CIVIL ENGINEERING MODULE 3
FOUNDATIONS • Foundation or sub-structure is the lowest part of the structure which transmits the load to the soil. • Soil below base of foundation – sub soil • Lowermost part of foundation directly in contact with sub soil – footing
• The ability of sub soil to support the loads that are applied above without yielding and displacement – Bearing capacity of the soil ( Maximum load per unit area which the soil can resist safely) • Bearing capacity depends on: – Type of soil – Its shear strength and density – Depth of embedment of load