Tag: Settlement of Foundation

  • Allowable Foundation Settlement for Different Structures

    Allowable Foundation Settlement for Different Structures

    The allowable settlement is defined as the acceptable amount of settlement of the structure and it usually includes a factor of safety.Allowable below shows the allowable foundation displacement into three categories: total settlement, tilting, and differential settlement.It indicates that those structures that are more flexible (such as simple steel frame buildings) or have more rigid…