Foundation of Building

Year : 2024 | Volume : 14 | Issue : 03 | Page : 12 19
    By

    Birendra Kumar Singh,

Abstract

Recent trends in civil engineering underscore the importance of designing foundations that can withstand varying load conditions and environmental challenges. Selecting the appropriate foundation depth is critical for stability, particularly under intense loads. In regions with high rainfall, understanding maximum precipitation levels and water infiltration is vital. Water penetration into the soil can significantly reduce its load-bearing capacity, with saturation potentially lowering it by up to 50%. Foundations must also resist the forces exerted by standing water and water flow, ensuring protection against soil erosion, which is essential for maintaining foundation integrity. Clay soils, with poor drainage properties, are generally unsuitable for foundation use. Frequent rainfall can turn clay into mud, greatly reducing its ability to support structures. This results in reduced strength, making it vulnerable to water-induced forces and erosion, which destabilizes foundations. In response, modern engineering approaches are increasingly focusing on soil stabilization methods and alternative foundation solutions in water-susceptible areas, aiming to create more resilient and durable infrastructure as climate conditions become increasingly variable.

Keywords: Penetration of water, Saturated condition of soil, Reduced bearing capacity of soil, Thrust of water, environmental challenges, water flow

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Birendra Kumar Singh. Foundation of Building. Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology. 2024; 14(03):12-19.
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Regular Issue Subscription Original Research
Volume 14
Issue 03
Received 06/09/2024
Accepted 14/10/2024
Published 18/10/2024
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