GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 1.
Completion requirements
"General Building Construction1" is often a foundational course in architecture, civil engineering, or construction management programs. It introduces students to basic principles and materials used in building construction
1. Chapter 3: Foundation Systems
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Purpose: Transfers building load to the ground.
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Types:
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Shallow foundations: strip, pad, raft.
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Deep foundations: piles, caissons.
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Site Investigation: Soil testing, water table level, load-bearing capacity.
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Materials Used: Concrete, steel reinforcements, formwork systems.