29/10/2024
Foundations! Foundations!! Foundations!!!... Let's talk about them!
Without a well-executed foundation your building construction project is doomed to fail!
The foundation is often professionally referred to as the substructure of a building.
However, the word "substructure" is not a dismissal of the pivotal role foundations play in a building but highlights the fact that they often become invisible to the eye as the construction project progresses.
Now, let's talk about the work steps that go into the foundation of a properly constructed building:
◾ Preliminary Investigations including soil bearing capacity and other checks are carried out on the project site.
This information guides the structural recommendation on the type of foundation fit for the soil and structure coming on it.
◾ Site preparation and excavation: This involves site clearing, excavation, and floor blinding.
◾ Depending on the type of foundation block laying and reinforcement bars are placed in the designated sections.
◾ Formworks are the constructed to form the concrete columns or the entire foundational structure as required by the engineer's specifications.
◾ Back filling the new foundation sections and compactions are then done as a final step to complete the foundation.
These steps are the intricate processes that make up the average construction project foundation.
However, in the case of skyscrapers, there are specialised requirements for the foundation which will require boring and more complex concrete pouring efforts.
Ultimately, for all sizes of building projects, stakeholders must seek the professional advice of engineers, builders, and architects at all stages of the project especially starting at the foundation level.
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