Comments for Civil Engineering Projects http://www.civilprojectsonline.com I take the vision which comes from dreams and apply the magic of science and mathematics, adding the heritage of my profession and my knowledge of nature's materials to create a design. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:23:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Guide to Foundation Design | Column Footings by BenzuJK http://www.civilprojectsonline.com/building-construction/guide-to-foundation-design-column-footings/#comment-1847 BenzuJK Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:23:28 +0000 http://www.civilprojectsonline.com/?p=343#comment-1847 <blockquote cite="#commentbody-1836"> <strong><a href="#comment-1836" rel="nofollow">Suresh</a> :</strong> <p>Hello sir,<br> 1. Can u tel me the purpose and necessary of provide tapered footing in residential building?<br> 2. Difference between tapered footing and block footing?</p> </blockquote> Tapered footing and block footing are two alternatives that can be used for the same purpose. Tapered footing is sloped at all four sides whereas block footing is a single step footing. Isolated footings are of two types: 1) Tapered footing 2) Stepped footing Tapered footing which I guess you are referring to as sloped footing, is used in case of small constructions such as bungalows, duplexes or G+1 structures. The reason why it is used in smaller structures is that it is economical as compared to stepped footings. Stepped footings They are used in case of multi-storied constructions. Use of Tapered footing in multistoried buildings proves to be uneconomical.

Suresh :

Hello sir,
1. Can u tel me the purpose and necessary of provide tapered footing in residential building?
2. Difference between tapered footing and block footing?

Tapered footing and block footing are two alternatives that can be used for the same purpose.
Tapered footing is sloped at all four sides whereas block footing is a single step footing.

Isolated footings are of two types:
1) Tapered footing
2) Stepped footing
Tapered footing which I guess you are referring to as sloped footing, is used in case of small constructions such as bungalows, duplexes or G+1 structures. The reason why it is used in smaller structures is that it is economical as compared to stepped footings.
Stepped footings
They are used in case of multi-storied constructions. Use of Tapered footing in multistoried buildings proves to be uneconomical.

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]]> Comment on Guide to Foundation Design | Column Footings by Suresh http://www.civilprojectsonline.com/building-construction/guide-to-foundation-design-column-footings/#comment-1836 Suresh Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:07:24 +0000 http://www.civilprojectsonline.com/?p=343#comment-1836 Hello sir, 1. Can u tel me the purpose and necessary of provide tapered footing in residential building? 2. Difference between tapered footing and block footing? Hello sir,
1. Can u tel me the purpose and necessary of provide tapered footing in residential building?
2. Difference between tapered footing and block footing?

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]]> Comment on Application of Green Building Technology in India | Thiagaraj Convention Center by BenzuJK http://www.civilprojectsonline.com/civil-projects/green-building-technology-india-thiagaraj-institute/#comment-1805 BenzuJK Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:27:50 +0000 http://www.civilprojectsonline.com/?p=227#comment-1805 Hello, You can present multiple projects of Green buildings at college. Don't just focus on one project. You are a student and must research on various green buildings across the globe. Every green structure has been designed differently. You can go through the site for other examples of Green Buildings. Also check out: <a href="http://www.architecture-student.com/category/sustainable-design/" rel="nofollow">Sustainable Construction</a> All the best! Hello,
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Also check out:
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All the best!

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