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w =density of soil
5. For building of six storey or more, it may be kept at 1.5m to 2.0m. For tall
isolated Structures, like water towers, the foundation depth may be at 3.0m
also.
7. Where the moisture content may vary and cause shrinkage, the depth must
be considered with the minimum moisture content variation(1.50m to
2.0m).In case of black cotton soils of expansive nature, the zone of
movement may be as deep as 3.0m to 3.50m. This is why ,the under
reamed piles in expansive clays are taken to minimum depth of 3.50m.