Jun 15, 2002 #1 faniej Civil/Environmental Jun 15, 2002 4 I am involved in low cost housing in South Africa (40 Sqm)and need some tips to design an economical raft foundation for different soil conditions
I am involved in low cost housing in South Africa (40 Sqm)and need some tips to design an economical raft foundation for different soil conditions
Jul 2, 2002 #2 pigdog Geotechnical May 7, 2002 38 Faniej Is a raft foundation similar to a slab or does it "float" on soft or unstable soil? Would lightweight concrete work? pigdog Upvote 0 Downvote
Faniej Is a raft foundation similar to a slab or does it "float" on soft or unstable soil? Would lightweight concrete work? pigdog
Jul 24, 2002 #3 Sean2 Geotechnical Mar 15, 2002 47 I think your query is too broad. The reply could be written as a text book! I suggest that you provide more information, and make your query more specific. Perhaps your query should be in the Foundation Engineering forum? Upvote 0 Downvote
I think your query is too broad. The reply could be written as a text book! I suggest that you provide more information, and make your query more specific. Perhaps your query should be in the Foundation Engineering forum?
Jul 29, 2002 #4 sc New member Oct 4, 1999 298 faniej, You could obtain a copy of the Australian Standard for residential footings (AS2870-1996) over the internet at: http://www.standards.com.au This standard provides methods of soil assessment and slab design with some standard solutions included. You might also try the US Army Engineers Corps site for methods of site assessment. regards sc Upvote 0 Downvote
faniej, You could obtain a copy of the Australian Standard for residential footings (AS2870-1996) over the internet at: http://www.standards.com.au This standard provides methods of soil assessment and slab design with some standard solutions included. You might also try the US Army Engineers Corps site for methods of site assessment. regards sc
