Strip foundation summary
The drawing below is a simplified version of a table in the Building Regulations. It shows how building load and ground type affect foundation size. Note that where the load is high, or where the ground is weak, these ‘deemed to satisfy’ provisions no longer apply and the foundation will need to be designed to reflect its specific circumstances.
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