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Pile-Foundation

Pile Foundations details: Types of pile foundation & its Design

Introduction A pile foundation is a particular kind of deep foundation that is often used to support constructions that are subjected to significant loads. Piles are long, slender columns which are driven into the ground to a depth where they can bear the load of the structure. Pile foundations are used when the soil is …

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Combined-Footing-Design

Combined Footing Design, Types, Dimensions, Adv. & Disadvantages

What is a Combined Footing? A combined footing is a concrete footing that supports two columns or load-bearing walls. It is usually rectangular in shape and is placed directly under the columns or walls it is supporting. The footing is usually wider than the column or wall it is supporting, and is typically made of …

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Isolated-Footing-Benefits & Types

Isolated footing foundation: Column footing Design & Types

What Is an Isolated Footing foundation? An isolated footing is a type of foundation that is used to support a single, isolated column or post. The footing is typically circular or square in shape and is made of concrete. The footing is usually reinforced with steel rebar to help improve its strength and load-bearing capacity. …

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Shear Wall- How to construct, Types, Advantages & Disadvantages

Shear Wall- How to construct, Types, Advantages & Disadvantages

What is a Shear Wall? Shear walls are often used in high-rise structures because of their resistance to lateral wind forces as well as seismic forces. Shear walls are also used in certain other types of structures. When it comes to constructions made out of reinforced concrete and steel frames, the impacts of wind forces …

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