The main function of the foundation is to distribute the total weight of the structure over the larger area.
The foundation is constructed to provide a proper level surface for the construction of the superstructure of the building.
There may be chances of the settlement of the structure due to heavy loading on the subsoil. The foundation helps to prevent the unequal settlement.
The foundation provides stability to the structure and prevents overturning by taking the total weight of the structure deep into the ground.
The foundation is not provided to support the load of the structure but in fact, it serves as a means to transmit the load of the building to the soil below the foundation.
A foundation is provided to prevent the lateral movement of the structure and increase structural stability.
Raft Foundation is a type of foundation that consists of a thick reinforced concrete slab. this type of foundation covers the entire area of the bottom of the structure on the subsoil.
Raft foundation is suitable where the soil on the ground is soft and has low bearing capacity.
Basement Foundation: A full basement foundation begins with a hole of at least eight feet deep to accommodate an underground living space whose floor space matches most or all of the home’s ground level.
Crawlspace Stem Walls: Short foundation walls on concrete footings, or stem walls, form the foundations of houses with crawlspaces.
Concrete Slab Foundations: A slab foundation, sometimes called a monolithic or mono slab foundation, is a flat concrete slab that rests on the ground and is poured in one single piece.
Wood Foundations: Wood might seem like an unusual choice for a foundation, but it became a popular choice in the 1960s. Builders will use preservative-treated wood that is resistant to decay and easy to install.
Pier and Beam Foundations: In coastal areas, the best way to anchor a home above soil that’s constantly shifting, flooding, or eroding is to build a pier and beam foundation (also known as “piers and pile” or “pier and post” foundations). You’ll often find them in areas prone to hurricane conditions or major flooding.