A footing transfers loads of the superstructures above to the founding materials and resist the loads from the earth. A careful consideration of a footing design make the whole structure stable and adequate.

They are typically made of concrete with rebar reinforcement that has been poured into an excavated trench. Footings or foundations are designed to have an adequate load capacity with limited settlement by geotechnical engineer, and the footing itself may be designed structurally by a structural engineer. The primary design concern is settlement and bearing capacity. Footing is most important for any structure. Strong footing design can make the construction strong and durable; hence footing is important for any buildings, bridges and other construction with best design.

Types of footing design

• Pad stones: Perhaps the simplest foundation is the pad stone, a single stone which both spreads the weight on ground and raises the timber off the ground. Straddle stones are specific types of pad stone.
• Stone Foundations: Dry stone and stone laid in mortar to build foundations are common in many parts of world. Dry laid stone foundations may have been being pointed with mortar after construction. Sometimes the top, visible course of stone is hewn, quarried stones.
• Rubble trench foundations: Rubble trench foundations are a shallow trench filled with rubble or stones. These foundations extend below the frontline and may have a drain pipe which helps groundwater drain away.

Importance of footing design

A building foundation is essentially a connector between the walls of the building and the footing. Footing is wider than foundation with the intent of distributing the weight of structure evenly over more space. This helps to prevent pressure points in the base of the structure, which helps to avoid uneven settling. Footing are so integral for the long term viability of  a structure, their design deserves and require a great deal of attention, with a quality steel building and a concrete base , you can expect many decades of use out of your investments. The expert design and site-specific construction will save significant cost in the long term maintenance of a structure and will enhance its value.

Fusion engineering is a construction company specializing is footings designs. It is one of the most recognized and respected structural design company.  They aim to provide clients with the best possible footing design for the constructions. We will be sure to provide you with references and as much as information necessary to make the best possible educated decision for your unique situation.  We take great pride to follow through and following up. Servicing our clients is just as important, guaranteed satisfaction.