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Definition of Foundation Definition of Shallow Foundation

• The foundation of a structure is defined as the part of the structure in direct contact of
with the ground and which transmits the load to the ground (Tomlinson,2001) • Shallow foundation is a foundation constructed in depth of not exceeding 3.0m
from formation level. The depth to width ratio of the foundation is D/B ≤ 3

• Generally, there are two (2) types of foundation:

 Shallow Foundation
 Deep Foundation

D

B

• There are two (2) factors to be considered in shallow foundation design :
 Soil bearing capacity
 Differential settlement ≤ 25mm (Das, 2004)

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Figure 30: Shallow Foundation Figure 31: Deep Foundation

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