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Definition: a system of structural elements that transmits loads from the structure above to the earth.- ACI Concrete Terminology


There are three foundation types: - T-shaped: A traditional foundation method to support a structure in an area where the ground freezes. A footing is placed below the frost line and then the walls are added on top. The footing is wider than the wall, providing extra support at the base of the foundation. - Slab-on-ground: A slab is a single layer of concrete, several inches thick. The slab is poured thicker at the edges to form an integral footing; reinforcing rods strengthen the thickened edge. The slab normally rests on a bed of crushed gravel to improve drainage. - Frost-protected: This foundation relies on the use of two sheets of rigid, polystyrene insulation—one on the outside of the foundation wall and the other laid flat on a bed of gravel at the base of the wall—to prevent freezing, which is a problem with slab-on-ground foundations in areas with frost.


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JOURNAL Articles ON FOUNDATION

Practical Recommendations for Defect Avoidance in Deep Foundations (Pre-Published)

Publication: Materials Journal
Date: 9/13/2024

Strength and Serviceability of Shear-Critical Post-Tensioned Girders (Open Source)

Publication: Structural Journal
Date: 9/1/2024

Cyclic Test of Precast Reinforced Concrete Tessellated Shear Wall

Publication: Structural Journal
Date: 9/1/2024

Effect of Mechanical Splice to Seismic Performance of Precast Column-Foundation Connection

Publication: Structural Journal
Date: 9/1/2024

Stress-Release Rate Model for Measuring Working Stress in Concrete

Publication: Materials Journal
Date: 8/1/2024

Transferring Reaction Forces by External Post-Tensioning of Load-Bearing Shear Walls

Publication: Structural Journal
Date: 7/1/2024

Design Methodology for Unbonded Post-Tensioned Rocking Walls

Publication: Structural Journal
Date: 7/1/2024

Early-Age Cracking Resistance of Reinforced High- Strength Concrete

Publication: Structural Journal
Date: 5/1/2024

Experimental Investigation of Size Effect on Shear Strength of Reinforced Concrete Pile Caps

Publication: Structural Journal
Date: 1/1/2024

Enhancing Factors of Stone Powder for Hardened Mortar

Publication: Materials Journal
Date: 12/1/2023

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Practice oriented papers and articles ON FOUNDATION

Stress-Strain Response of BCSA Cement Concrete

Publication: Concrete International
Date: 10/1/2024

Building the Future: ACI Foundation

Publication: Concrete International
Date: 10/1/2024

New Technology for Bridge Foundation Desgin

Publication: Concrete International
Date: 9/1/2024

From Passion to Profession

Publication: Concrete International
Date: 9/1/2024

Building the Future: ACI Foundation

Publication: Concrete International
Date: 9/1/2024

Building the Future: ACI Foundation

Publication: Concrete International
Date: 8/1/2024

Use of UHPC H-Piles for an Abutment at the Lily River Detour Bridge in Ontario

Publication: Special Publication
Date: 7/1/2024

Constructability of Anchor Bolts (Rods) in Foundations

Publication: Concrete International
Date: 7/1/2024

Building the Future: ACI Foundation

Publication: Concrete International
Date: 7/1/2024

Concrete Q&A: Designing a Foundation for an LNG Tank

Publication: Concrete International
Date: 7/1/2024

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