Foundation Failure: Causes, Prevention and the Role of Civil Engineers

Failure of foundations may occur due to poor soil conditions, improper drainage, changes in the water table, tree roots, construction errors, weather conditions or expansive soils. Signs of foundation must be studied closely by structural engineers and remedial measures taken at the earliest.

Dr. N. Subramanian, Ph.D., FNAE, Consulting Engineer, Maryland, USA

RC foundations are the most important elements in any type of structure, as they transfer all the loads that come on the superstructure to the ground below. RC foundations are designed such that the safe bearing capacity of the soil at the site is not exceeded, and have adequate safety against sliding, overturning, or pull-out, and keep the total and the differential settlements within allowable limits.

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