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Lecture 12 - Lateral Systems,
Foundations
Type Lecture

Date @December 6, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?
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v=ieE8PuLA5jg&ab_channel=ShannonHilchie

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Foundations

Role

Settlement

Capacity

Bearing

Friction

Retaining

Lateral Load Resisting Systems

Diaphragm

Walls

Braced Frames

Moment Frames


The Role of the Foundation
To transfer the building loads to the ground




Lecture 12 - Lateral Systems, Foundations 1

, Shear Overtuning
Vertical Loads


The Burden of the Foundation
Not to fail

Not to experience unreasonable amounts of settlement (total vs. differential)

Not to heave (must go down for frost: -4’-0” in TO)


What is Settlement?




Settlement due to Settlement due to
Settlement due to
depletion of moisture. migration of fine
realignment of particles.
particles.


How to Limit Differential Settlement




Lecture 12 - Lateral Systems, Foundations 2

, Maintain low bearing stresses.

Proportion footings for equal bearing
capacities.

Bear footings on same soil type.




Soil “Failure”




Geotechnical Investigation
Consulting Team

Test pits

Boreholes

Augured Boreholes vs. Percussion Boring




Lecture 12 - Lateral Systems, Foundations 3

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