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Foundations are designed to transmit loads from structures to soil. There are two main types: shallow and deep foundations. Shallow foundations include spread, strip, and raft/mat foundations used when soil near the surface can bear loads. Deep foundations like piles, piers and caissons transmit loads through weak surface soils to stronger soils below. The ultimate bearing capacity of soil depends on factors like soil type, shape of the foundation, surcharge loads and shear strength. Allowable bearing capac

Author
Abdirizak Hussien
Language
EN