Basic Civil & Mechanical Engineering: UNIT III: a. Foundations or substructures

Types of foundations

Foundations are broadly classified as shown in the Table below:

TYPES OF FOUNDATIONS

Foundations are broadly classified as shown in the Table below:


The selection of the foundation system for a structure depends on the size, type and importance of the structure, the properties of the subsoil, the design of the structure and the overall cost, tempered by engineering judgment of the designer.

 

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