A). Explain the importance of site investigations and geotechnical engineering prior to designing a foundation.

B). Investigate types of foundations used in low rise  buildings and give a description on each type with the aid of photographs or drawings. 

C) Choose the type of foundation suitable from either of the following list and state the reason for your choice and why? 

1. Detached house close to mature trees.

2. Detached bungalow on made up ground.

3. 3 storey block of flats on clay subsoil.

4. Semi-detached houses on shrinkable clay.

5. 2 Storey nursing home on soft ground with a high water table.

Assignment due end of term.