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Do all building foundations have trenches?
Yes. The trench is for what's called a footing.This footing is a mass of concrete that supports the building and keeps it from sinking into the ground.
What disadvantages and advantages of pad foundations?
Using pads minimises costs for the concrete necessary at the same time reduce excavation needed which you would usually use for pile, raft and strip foundations. However they cannot take excessive weight such as a concrete office block or be used on 'fragile ground'
What are the functions of slabs in a building?
Foundations.
What is a verandah?
A veranda is a platform that runs along the exterior of a house on the ground floor. It has a roof to provide shelter from the elements.
What are the advantages of house construction for the ground floor?
When you construct ground floor of your house then it provides following benefits to you. The first major advantage of ground floor is that it has direct access to a garden. Living on the first floor feels most like living in a single family home. No trapsing past other people's doors on the way to your own - you simply walk straight into your home. In summer season, ground floor apartments stay cooler than upper apartments. On quiet, pretty streets, ground floor apartments actually have a nice connection to the life going on outside.
How is a houseboat different from other houses.?
A houseboat floats on water. A house have firm foundations to the ground.
How is houseboat different from other houses?
A houseboat floats on water. A house have firm foundations to the ground.
Do Inuits cultivate the ground?
No, the arctic is unsuitable for agriculture.
Where can one find information on improving house foundations?
One can find information on improving house foundations in "House Foundations" article on Wikipedia and also on HowStuffworks in the house foundations dedicated article. One could also consult his local contractor firms which can present him with technologies and prices.
Is house Foundations below or above grade?
Most foundations are over 90% below grade.
How are buildings flattened by earthquakes?
How do you think? the Eartquake shakes the ground and foundations break you noob of common sense How do you think? the Eartquake shakes the ground and foundations break you noob of common sense
What does undercut mean in excavation?
Excavation to correct unsuitable sub-grades and embankment foundations and disposal of the excavated material. This defines the quantity of soil to be removed (organic, muck) and replaced.
What is the cost of house foundations?
Costs vary by geographic location.
How do you smash down the house?
To smash the house all you have to do is attack foundations like the pillars and other stuff.
How was the Indus river unsuitable for living?
You take your girlfriend to your house to have some s-e-x
What to do if glasses are breaking in a house?
Have the building foundations checked. The house may be unstable, or there may be construction activity in the area.
What is the best type of ground to put a building on?
Firm ground not suffering from shrinkage or expansion. Rock is the firmest. Sandy ground will require piled foundations. Clay will require investigation into shrinkage with the seasons. Avoid building near tall trees - especially poplars that have large root networks that can affect the foundations over time.
