Variations of foundations are many and all connected to the real conditions on the site and the structure needed to be build. The structure that should be build should also have strong foundations giving it quality base for further construction. 
Variations and Types of Foundations
Shallow foundation contains founding level below 3 m from the ground surface. Pad foundation are specifically developed for retaining concentrated loads out of a single point load like structural columns. Strip foundation is providing support to a line of loads like load-bearing walls. Raft foundation comprises of a concrete slab expanding over the entire loaded area in order that loads from whole structure are expanded over a broader area that results in minimizing of the stress of foundation soils…
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