ABSTRACT:-
All constructions must be carried by foundation. Foundations are structural elements that connect the structure with soil. This element is not visible to the public eye since it lies down the surface of soil (substructure), and it is main function is to transfer the loads of structure to larger area so that the pressure acts on soil is reduced as we move downward till it becomes less than its bearing capacity. So foundations must be designed as safe as possible to be compatible with its duty and function of bearing.
THE PROJECT
The project is a school building designed as four floors where a two floor only is carried out with 2046 m2 area, the school has a mark of Omani buildings, as it is a grant from the Omani government.
Since the interest is in designing the foundation, special types of footing will be performed considering all the architectural features and geological properties, also all modification and improvement of section of the land, single footing selected in design as a main component of construction, in addition to the shear and retaining walls.
SCOPE OF PROJECT:
- Evaluation of foundations.
- Selection of the proper foundations
- Design of foundations.