Components- Foundations and floors

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From the continuation of where we stopped in our last discussion.

I am now going to review, define and explain the building components that i listed out in the last post.

FOUNDATION: The function of the foundation is to transmit or transfer the load directly from the building finally to the soil, This it must do without excessive settlement and compression of the supporting soil layer.

Functional Requirements Of Foundation as a component.

• Ability to carry loads with a zero or minimum movement.

• Adequate width to safely transmit the loads on it to the supporting layer, as defined above.

Functions of Foundation

Foundation provides suitable support and stability for building.

Transmit to the ground; all the loads that come on the building over a sufficient area of subsoil.

Prevents the failure of the building or uneven settlement.

Types of foundation selected for a construction is vastly influenced by

•The type of building

•The site's condition

•The nature of the loading

Foundations are of various types, but the most common ones used include,

Strip Foundation

Pad Foundation

Pile Foundation

Raft Foundation


Floors: Floor can be defined as the horizontal structure which carries imposed and live loads in a building and divides it (building) into storeys. It plays a very important role in a building or construction as well.

The most common material used for the construction of floors that will meet the requirement of building regulations and local bye-laws are Concrete and Wood.

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF FLOOR

A floor must be very strong and durable to resist some natural defects and as well as man made effect.
A good floor requires;

• Adequate strength and stability to support loads imposed on it.

•Resistance to moisture penetration.

Durability

• Thermal resistance

• Hard Wearing

So you have that for Foundations and Floors ..
Ensure you grab necessary details in this post.

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