FOUNDATION SUPPORT

Considering the nature of sub-surface strata, type of proposed structures, expected heavy
loads on foundations, open foundations can be recommended;

For satisfactory performance of a foundation, the following criteria must be satisfied;

(i) The foundation must not fail in shear.
(ii)The foundation must not settle by an amount more than the permissible settlement.

The smaller of the bearing pressure values obtained according to (i) and (ii) above, is adopted as
the allowable bearing capacity.