Construction
Explore the methods of foundation construction which respond to both the various ground conditions and the nature of the framed superstructure.
There are many variations of the common methods of foundation construction adopted for framed structures recognise what the stages of a site investigation are and be able to identify the main soil classifications;
Explain the link between site investigation, the site’s soil and the foundation;
Explain the key foundation types for framed buildings and where and when they may be selected;
better understand how construction drawings are put together.
