Introduction
The selection of the size and type of footings depends on:
- the weight and type of house construction
- the site class.
Construction type | Weight | Loading | Minimum bearing capacity |
---|---|---|---|
Cladding | Light | 1 kN/m =1 kPa | 50 kPa/slab 100 kPa/strip footing |
Brick veneer | Medium | 6 kN/m = 6 kPa | 50 kPa/slab 100 kPa/strip footing |
Solid brick | Heavy | 10 kN/m = 10 kPa | 50 kPa/slab 100 kPa/strip footing |
Table 1: Footing selection