Monday, March 14, 2011

Conclusion 3.2.8

1.    How do weight and applications of loads affect the design of a structure?
it decides how thick the concret should be and how much rebar is need.
2.    What factors determine whether soil is suitable to support a structure?
if its able to hold the weight of the strucer
3.    What considerations influence the depth and height of the foundation?
how deep the frost depth is
4.  What are the typical modes of failure of a concrete footing?
cracking, spleting, punch and seperasion