CHAPTER 2 -REVIEW QUESTION

1. Explain, with the help of sketches, the various types of shallow foundations?
2. A). Discus various functions served by the foundations?
B). what are the requirements of good foundations?
3. Enumerate different types of foundation you would recommended under different situation and soil
condition? Explain them briefly?
4. Differentiate between pile foundation and Pier foundation. How does pier foundation differ from
caisson foundation?
5. What are the cause of foundation failures? What remedial measures would you adopt?
6. Explain with the help of sketches a). Trapezoidal combined footing b). Strap/cantilever footings
c). mat foundation
7. Explain the causes of foundation settlements? What is the value of allowable maximum settlement?
8. What do you mean by differential settlement? What are the causes for differential settlement?
9. What do you understand by raft foundation? When do you prefer this foundation?
10. What are the main causes of foundation failure? Enumerate those sites considered to be potentially
hazardous for foundation construction.
11. . What are the problems of foundations on black cotton soil? And What are the different types of
foundations used in black cotton soils, briefly discuss them with the help of sketches
12. What points should be kept in mind while designing and constructing foundations in such soils?