Civil Engineering - Building Construction - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Building Construction - Section 3 (Q.No. 38)
38.
While investigating the site, a thick layer of fairly firm clay over a deep layer of soft clay is encountered. In such a situation, the following type of foundation is useful :
Discussion:
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Agha Bilal said:
6 months ago
The given answer i.e. Raft Foundation is correct.
Mushtaq Ahmaf said:
3 years ago
We can use pile foundation but the cost will be high and as the upper layer of soil is well firm so raft is better idea because it act as a slab due to which it cannot transfer load concentrically.
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