When people talk about soil bearing capacity, it often sounds complicated, full of charts, codes, and laboratory testing. But in real-world construction—especially small to medium-scale residential and commercial projects—engineers rely on practical experience, site behaviour, and conservative assumptions. That’s where the 5 ton/m² (≈100 kN/m²) rule comes from. It’s not random. It’s not optimistic. It’s […]
Tag Archives: Building Foundations
Understanding the Foundation Mystery Many people wonder what kind of base a building needs and how deep or big it should be, especially when faced with the Foundation Mystery. These questions keep coming up in people’s minds. Let’s unravel the foundation mystery by considering a straightforward example: imagine a small SUV car. With a weight […]

