7 Thumb Rule for Foundation

1).Steel required   in footing is 0.8%  of total volume   of concrete

2).Clear cover of    main reinforcement in footing is 50mm.

3).Minimum      10mm bar shall be used for foundation footing.

4).M20 grade of concrete or above should be used for foundation.

5).Length, width and depth of foundation should not be less then 1 meter.

6).Footing      thickness should not be less then 40 cm.

7).Pile      foundation should be used if soil bearing capacity is less then 24 kN/m3.