Isolated columns or normally supported by different types of foundations e.g. spread footing, combined footing, pile foundation etc. Design of foundation is a challenging task. A foundation engineer m…

Compaction and consolidation are two different processes which cause volume reduction of soil. These two processes are totally different. The main differences between soil compaction and consolidatio…

Foundation is one of the most important parts of the structure. Foundation is defined as that part of the structure that transfers the load from the structure as well as its own weight over a large ar…

Economic feasibility is one of the most important factors for selection of foundation system. We have discussed the economic suitability of different type of foundation on another article: Types of Fo…

The raft foundation is a very commonly used type of foundation system. Raft foundation is also known as Mat foundation. Definition of raft foundation along with working principle, when to choose raft,…