What is Foundation?

Foundation is the most important part of any building structure. It is the lowest part of the building and it transfers all structural load to soil safely. It supports heavy loads including piles, walls, and concrete caisson columns.

Purpose of Foundation:

Foundation provides structural stability to the ground:

• Foundations are equally distributing the weight of the building structure over a large area of ground.
• Improve building stability.
• Anchor the structure against natural forces such as floods, earthquakes, storms, and wind.
• Prevent lateral movements of the structure. 

Types of foundations:

Foundations are mainly divided into two categories 

• Shallow foundations
• Deep foundations.

 Shallow foundations:

In shallow foundations, the width is greater than the depth. This foundation level is low and can be less than 3 feet. Industrial Building Contractors In Chennai mostly use this foundation for lightweight structures. Different shallow foundations are used for the building structures including individual footing, combined footing, strip footing, and slab on grade foundation. The most commonly used shallow foundations are slab-on-grade foundations. In these foundations, concrete slabs are placed at the surface where the weight of the structure is transferred to the ground. 

Deep foundations:

In deep foundations, the width of the foundation is smaller than the depth. This foundation's depths range from 60 to 200 feet. Deep foundation types are pile foundation, drilled shafts, pier, and caisson foundation. Industrial Civil Contractors In Chennai suggest these foundations for heavy construction projects. It is also a cost-effective method of foundation for larger construction projects.  

The foundations are the most important factor for your construction projects. All foundation types are not suitable for your construction site. Because different areas have different types of soil properties. You must have some knowledge about the foundations before choosing the right foundations method for your construction projects. Commercial Builders In Chennai help you to choose the right foundation for your new projects.