This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, structural engineers, and other professional engineers and construction managers interested spread footings and mat foundations. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 2. ADEQUATE FOUNDATION DEPTH, 3. FOOTING DESIGN, 4. MAT FOUNDATIONS, 5. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MAT FOUNDATIONS, 6. MODULUS OF SUBGRADE REACTION FOR FOOTINGS AND MATS, 7. FOUNDATIONS FOR TOWERS, 8. FOUNDATION SELECTION.
About the Author: Paul Guyer is a registered civil engineer, mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with 35 years of experience designing buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a principal staff advisor to the California Legislature on capital outlay and infrastructure issues. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local offices with the American Society of Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineering Institute and National Society of Professional Engineers. He is a Fellow of ASCE and AEI.
