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  • 1.  How to reduce shallow Random rubble masonry foundation costs?

    Posted 05-21-2021 10:01 AM

    How to reduce shallow Random rubble masonry foundation costs? .450×450mm footing RRM, on which beams of 150×200mm RCC is given to a clear Span of 2000mm . Basement can be filled for earth filling by bricks , profits excavation costs of rubble ctc 



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    Alex Thomas R.Eng, M.ASCE
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  • 2.  RE: How to reduce shallow Random rubble masonry foundation costs?

    Posted 05-24-2021 09:23 AM
    Hello @Alex Thomas, I imagine that you mean about traditional foundation system, may be in Mexico "it is/or was" useful too​, but for not to make assumptions can you share a scheme or a imagine about what you talking?

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    Horacio Galicia-Gaona Ing., S.E., M.ASCE
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  • 3.  RE: How to reduce shallow Random rubble masonry foundation costs?

    Posted 05-24-2021 11:49 AM
    Here it's giving RCC belt on basements RRM why mustn't be adopting this type wherein load is somewhat Points higher. I may share a drawing of a room 





  • 4.  RE: How to reduce shallow Random rubble masonry foundation costs?

    Posted 05-24-2021 12:46 PM
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    #smallest unit of a dwelling ,traditional in Kerala according to vastu Shastra (science of house design). Dimensions 2000mm max and 1500mm distance between footing 450×450mm.



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  • 5.  RE: How to reduce shallow Random rubble masonry foundation costs?

    Posted 06-29-2021 08:58 AM
    Edited by Tirza Austin 06-29-2021 08:57 AM
    Hi @Alex Thomas I'm sorry about the late answer. If I get the idea (picture a) this could be useful, is a common solutions in Mexico for avoid to construct continuos footing natural rock or RC foundation, the pic b) try to explain, in fact it's a "tiny mat" foudation for one or two story buildings. It's fast constructability and cheaper than traditional foundations.

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    Horacio Galicia-Gaona Ing., S.E., M.ASCE
    Morelia
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