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Strip foundation is a continuous concrete strip on which load bearing walls are built centrally

Advantages

Advantages of footing slabs are that they:

adapt to sloping sites

require simple formwork (no edge rebates)

require simple excavation that is exposed for minimal time

do not require internal beams.

When can a strip foundation be used?


You can look through the building regulations to find out conditions under which strip
foundation can be used. Note the following in detail:
1. When planning the construction, consider the required width of the
foundation strip denoted in building regulations.
2. The concrete solution should meet the requirements of compatibility
with the soil chemicals.
3. The thickness of the concrete strip should equal to or exceed the
projection of the external side of the wall, but not less than 6 inches.
4. The step height shouldnt exceed the thickness of the foundation.
5. The foundation strip protrudes beyond the edge of piers, chimney
forming side of the wall as much as it protrudes beyond the exterior
surface of the wall.

Roll numbers.37,49,65,02,X-10,X63

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