Wednesday, March 10, 2010

6.4.1 Foundation Questions

1. How do weight and applications of loads affect the design of a structure?

They push and pull the beams which can lead to the bending of the beams in the structure.

2. What are the factors that determine if soil is suitable to support a structure?

The soil type and the thickness of the soil so it can bear the building or structures size.

3. How does the various load types, soil bearing capacities, and drainage influence the design of a foundation?

The structure needs suitable soil so it can be sustained for a long time, if the soil is not suitable for the structure, it can collapse or sink after time.

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