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Shallow Foundation Depth

Shallow Foundation Depth

Shallow Foundation Depth

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What should be main controlling factors that should be taken in account while deciding the depth where you want to place your shallow foundation ?

How should I decide where I should put the foundation ?

RE: Shallow Foundation Depth

code compliance, soil strength, settlement threshold and cost.

maybe one or two other items. . .

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RE: Shallow Foundation Depth

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How do I calculate the threshold/allowable settlement ?

RE: Shallow Foundation Depth

Your threshold/allowable settlement will come from some structural parameters.  Here in Canada, the typical assumption is 25 mm.  Differential settlement, in my mind, is more important than overall settlement though.

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