Question

Explain how the depth of foundation is determined.

Answer 1

hey mate here's ur ans ^_^

Many factors affects the determination of depth of foundation. Calculation for foundation depth is done based on type of soil, ground water table, loads from structure, bearing capacity of soil and other factors.

General factors to be considered for determining depth of foundation are:

1. Load applied from structure to the foundation

2. Bearing capacity of soil

3. Depth of water level below the ground surface

4. Types of soil and depth of layers in case of layered soil

5. Depth of adjacent foundation

hope it helpzz uhh...

@Gunjal