TYPES OF SUBSTRUCTURE

Continuing our series on substructure, let’s talk a little bit about their variety. The most common types of direct foundations are:

Isolated Shoe

Recommended for terrain with firm soil, it has good resistance. The weight of the building is transmitted to the columns, which in turn transfer the weight to the shoes, which they distribute to the ground. Insulated shoes generally have a square or rectangular base and the top can be straight or pyramidal.

Running Shoe

It is a superficial substructure widely used in the construction of houses with small spans, walls, walls of reservoirs and pools. Its continuous reinforced concrete structure is below the walls, resembling the baldrame beam, but its dimensions in width and height are generally larger. The weight of the construction is transferred to the columns and then distributed linearly to the ground.

Radier

This shallow substructure is recommended for soils with low resistance. The radier is basically a plate of reinforced or prestressed concrete, which is below the house and in direct contact with the ground. In this type of substructure, the house is built just above it and its weight (load) is evenly distributed to the ground.

Baldrame beam

It is located below ground level and runs the entire length of the building walls, connecting the isolated shoes to better distribute the weights. It also contributes to better locking of columns or pillars.

Stay tuned for more information in our next post.