Upload NowThe depth of a well foundation is decided based on the following three considerations: 1. Maximum scour depth below the highest flood level (HFL). 2. Minimum grip length below the scour level. 3. Allowable bearing capacity. The depth of a well foundation is thus equal to the sum of the maximum scour depth and the […]
Depth of a Well Foundation (Considerations) | Soil Engineering
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Criteria for Deciding the Depth of Foundation | Soil Engineering
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Footings are placed at some depth below the ground surface with minimum embedment for the following purposes (Lambe and Whitman): 1. To gain additional bearing capacity derived by the embedment. 2. To place the footing below the zone of seasonal moisture variations for protection against swelling and shrinkage cycle in case of clayey soils and […]