FOUNDATION & PURPOSE

Foundation :

Foundation is the lowest part of the structure which is provided to distribute the loads to the soil thus providing a base for the super-structure. It is provided below ground level. It spreads the loads coming over it over a larger area at a uniform rate so that pressure on the soil under the foundation may not exceed its allowable bearing capacity.

Purpose of Foundation :

Following are the purposes for providing a foundation :
1)To distribute the load of the structure over a larger area to avoid overloading of sub-soil below it.
2)To prevent unequal settlement.
3)To prevent turning by taking the foundation deep into the ground and increasing its stability.
4)To prevent the level surface for erecting building/structure.