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Functions of Foundation | Requirements of Good Foundation | Types of Foundation | Types of Shallow Foundations | Types of Deep Foundations

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Introduction of Foundation: Foundation is one of the most important parts of the building. The foundation plays a crucial role in the structure and it is the lowermost part of the building below the ground level which provides a base for the structure. Location of the Foundation. Settlement of Foundation.

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All About Floating Houses | What Are Floating Houses | Type of Floating Houses | What Is Floating Building | Floating Architecture Examples

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Floating houses are permanently connected with electrical wirings, plumbing lines, sewer lines, etc. The weight of concrete is too heavy that’s why to reduce the weight of the whole structure engineers includes wooden particle or plywood particle for constructing the whole structure. Floating Foundation Example.

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10 Signs of Bad Concrete Pour

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Concrete is also used in the construction of foundations and basements. Concrete is used in the construction of culverts and sewers. When the concreting operation is done from a larger height in the case of underground foundations, it will need to the secretion of concrete which is a bad sign of concrete pour.

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List of Common Construction Abbreviations

Job Order Contracting

CISP: Cast Iron Soil/sewer Pipe. FDN: Foundation. FDTN: Foundation. FND: Feminine Napkin Dispenser, Foundation. SCFT: Structural Clay Facing Tile. SE: Structural Engineer. CHS: Chilled Water Supply. CI: Cast Iron. CIN BL: Cinder Block. CIP: Cast Iron Pipe, Cast-in-Place. CIRC: Circumference.

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Construction Abbreviations – A Decent List

Building Information Management

CISP: Cast Iron Soil/sewer Pipe. FDN: Foundation. FDTN: Foundation. FND: Feminine Napkin Dispenser, Foundation. SCFT: Structural Clay Facing Tile. SE: Structural Engineer. CHS: Chilled Water Supply. CI: Cast Iron. CIN BL: Cinder Block. CIP: Cast Iron Pipe, Cast-in-Place. CIRC: Circumference.

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Construction Abbreviations – A Decent List

Building Information Management

CISP: Cast Iron Soil/sewer Pipe. FDN: Foundation. FDTN: Foundation. FND: Feminine Napkin Dispenser, Foundation. SCFT: Structural Clay Facing Tile. SE: Structural Engineer. CHS: Chilled Water Supply. CI: Cast Iron. CIN BL: Cinder Block. CIP: Cast Iron Pipe, Cast-in-Place. CIRC: Circumference.