影响混凝土基础设计的因素 毕业论文外文翻译.docVIP

Footings Types and function of substructure, or foundation, is that part of a structure which is usually placed below the surface of the ground and which transmits the load to the underlying soil or rock. All soils compress noticeably when loaded and cause the supported structure to settle. The two essential requirements in the design of foundations are that the total settlement of the structure shall be limited to a tolerably small amount and that differential settlement of the various parts of the structure shall be eliminated as nearly as possible. With respect to possible structural damage, the elimination of differential settlement, i.e., different amounts of settlement within the same structure, is even more important than limitations on uniform overall settlement. To limit settlement as indicated, it is necessary to transmit the load of the structure to a soil stratum of sufficient strength and to spread the load cover a sufficiently large area of that stratum to minimize bearing pressure. If adequate soil is not found immediately below the structure, it becomes necessary to use deep foundations such as piles or caissons to transmit the load to deeper, firmer layers. If satisfactory soil directly underlies the structure, it is merely necessary to spread the load, by footings or other means. Such substructures are known as spread foundations, and it is mainly this type which will be discussed. Types of spread foundations Footings generally can be classified as wall and column footings. The horizontal outlines of the most common types are given. A wall footing is simply a strip of reinforced concrete, wider than the wall, which distributes pressure. single column footing are usually square, sometimes rectangular, and represent the simplest and most economical type. Their use under exterior columns meets with difficulties if property rights prevent the use of footing projecting beyond the exterior walls. In this case combined footings or strap footings are used