Posts Tagged Foundation Design
Introduction to Design of RCC Structures
Posted by BenzuJK in Building Construction on November 16, 2010
RCC structures
RCC (Reinforced Cement Concrete) is a construction technology which evolved with the evolution of different structural materials in the 18th century during the Industrial Revolution.
Industrial Revolution brought in new technology which helped in the manufacture of various materials. The Architect Le Corbusier used RCC for various constructions. He believed that any shape and form was possible; if RCC is to be used.
For example, Notre Dame Du Haut, Ronchamp, France
This is an example of Le Corbusier Project where he used RCC like plastic.
Notre Dame Du Haut, Ronchamp, France | RCC Structures
What is RCC?
RCC means Reinforced Cement Concrete, i.e., cement concrete reinforced with steel bars, steel plates, steel mesh etc to increase the tension withstanding capacity of the structure.
Cement Concrete can take up immense compression but weak in tension whereas steel is good in withstanding both tension and compression.
Guide to Foundation Design | Column Footings
Posted by BenzuJK in Building Construction on June 2, 2010
Foundation Design
Foundation is the base of any structure. Without a firm foundation, the structure cannot stand. That is the reason why we have to be very cautious with the design of foundations because our entire structure rests on the foundation.
Laying of Column Footing Reinforcement
The strength of the foundation determines the life of the structure. As we discussed in the earlier article, design of foundation depends on the type of soil, type of structure and its load.
On that basis, the foundations are basically divided into Shallow Foundations and Deep Foundations.
In this article, we are going discuss the step by step guide to Column Footing Design….