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Types of Foundations and Their Selection by hiwotnesh girma is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses different types of foundations and their selection. It describes shallow foundations like spread footings, combined footings, strap footings, and raft foundations. It also describes deep foundations like pile foundations, pier foundations, caissons, and floating foundations. The key factors in selecting a foundation type are the soil conditions, structural load requirements, groundwater level, and tolerable settlement. Shallow foundations are suitable for competent soils while deep fo
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- hiwotnesh girma
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- EN