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Give five functional requirements of foundations.
i) It must not sunk or crack because the grounds is not stable and firm.
ii) It must not crack because of uneven settlement
iii) It must not break because it is based on loose soil.
iv) Top soil must be removed.
v) Must not crack because of tree roots.
vi) The foundation itself must be strong enough to carry building load.
vii) The ford must not be undermined by rain water because it has not been laid level.
steve williams answered the question on January 1, 2018 at 15:48
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