Shallow Foundations: Comparative Analysis of Design Methods using GEO 5

Shallow Foundations: Comparative
analysis of the design methods using
GEO 5

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................3
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................5

INTRODUCTION
Construction projects are a series of related tasks that are carried out in correct manner. This
helps to manage the completion of project. In this report, there is discussion about shallow
foundation and GEO 5 software that is used in construction. Shallow foundation is also known as
footings which are suitable under the lowest part of structure. Shallow foundation is basically
used as the most economical foundation system. This is relatively easy for managing the
construction work. there is a careful investigation of foundation site as well as detailed
information related to the subsurface stratum. This is used for designing the foundation and
avoiding any kind of degradation of the building. There is also explanation regarding basic
requirements within construction.
MAIN BODY
Shallow foundation is widely used in construction of buildings where the depth of a foundation
is low and width of foundation is wide. In shallow foundation root of the constructed building
covers maximum width and small area of depth. Shallow foundation is mainly used in residential
buildings which provides more stability to the buildings. To calculate the area under which the
building is to be constructed is the primary function of a civil engineer and to put an idea about
the shallow foundation under which the engineer checks whether the soil quality is appropriate or
not is the secondary function of a construction engineer. It also provides more strength to
buildings as root system of the buildings covers a wide width area. It is most widely practised
technique in the field of construction, which requires systematic involvement of functions. With
the help of shallow foundation, basement can be also constructed in a residential building. Most
widely used types of shallow foundation with their explanation are mentioned below:
Individual footing- Individual footing is used in small size residential building; it basically uses
a single column for construction. The size under individual footing is based on load which is
coming on the column as well as the load bearing capacity of the soil. Individual footing does not
require heavy engineering, it requires normal level of construction activities and also less number
of labourers.
Raft foundations- This type of shallow foundation is used in construction of heavy building
mainly malls and large capacity residential building. In this, foundation is spread over a large
area to minimise the load on columns. The resistance capacity of raft foundations is very high