To transmit all the dead, imposed and wind 1oads from a building to the ground safety and the movement of the subsoil due to swelling or shrinkage not to impair the stability of the building. The load on the foundation is a11 accumulation of dead loads, imposed loads and wind load. Dead loads Is the force due to the static weight of the walls, partitions, floors, roofs, finishes and any other permanent construction. The load which will be produced by the intended use of the building. High portion of voids between particles.
Compression occurs quickly.
Compression occurs slowly. Considerable cohesion between particles. Type of soil. The majority of houses up to four stories have this type of foundation. Wall is built from it.