Foundation Engineering Handbook - Robert W. Day
1.1 DEFINITIONS
A foundation is defined as that part of the structure that supports the weight of the structure and
transmits the load to underlying soil or rock. In general, foundation engineering applies the knowledge
of geology,
soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and structural engineering to the design and construction
of foundations for buildings and other structures. The most basic aspect of foundation
engineering deals with the selection of the type of foundation, such as using a shallow
or deep foundation system. Another important aspect of foundation engineering involves
the development of design
parameters, such as the bearing capacity or estimated settlement of the foundation. Foundation
engineering
could also include the actual foundation design, such as determining the type and spacing
of steel reinforcement in concrete footings. Foundation
engineering often involves both geotechnical
and structural engineers, with the geotechnical engineer providing
the foundation design parameters such as the allowable
bearing pressure and the structural engineer performing the actual foundation design.
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1.1 DEFINITIONS
A foundation is defined as that part of the structure that supports the weight of the structure and
transmits the load to underlying soil or rock. In general, foundation engineering applies the knowledge
of geology,
soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and structural engineering to the design and construction
of foundations for buildings and other structures. The most basic aspect of foundation
engineering deals with the selection of the type of foundation, such as using a shallow
or deep foundation system. Another important aspect of foundation engineering involves
the development of design
parameters, such as the bearing capacity or estimated settlement of the foundation. Foundation
engineering
could also include the actual foundation design, such as determining the type and spacing
of steel reinforcement in concrete footings. Foundation
engineering often involves both geotechnical
and structural engineers, with the geotechnical engineer providing
the foundation design parameters such as the allowable
bearing pressure and the structural engineer performing the actual foundation design.
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