Construction Materials And Technology: UNIT III: Construction Practices & Service Requirements

Introduction of Foundation

Foundation is the most important part of the building as it forms the base of a structure. Construction works starts with the excavation works for foundation and then proceeding towards the super structure.

UNIT III

 

CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES AND SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

Types of Foundations - Shallow and Deep Foundations - Stone Masonry - Brick Masonry - Plastering and Pointing - Cavity Walls - Diaphragm Walls - Formwork - Centering and Shuttering - Shoring - Scaffolding – Underpinning - Joints in concrete – Roofing Fire Protection - Thermal Insulation - Ventilation and Air conditioning - Acoustics and Sound Insulation - Damp Proofing.

Foundation is the most important part of the building as it forms the base of a structure. Construction works starts with the excavation works for foundation and then proceeding towards the super structure. It forms the sub-structure of a building. The main function of a foundation is that it transfers the building load to the ground.

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