Investigate the site → survey it → design the structure → construct it.
Shallow foundations stay near the surface, whereas deep foundations transfer loads farther underground.
Beams carry horizontally, columns vertically, and foundations transfer loads to the ground.
Excessive force → deformation or cracking → structural failure or collapse.
Specify → analyse → model → verify safety and serviceability over the design life.
| Type | Position or role | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Shallow foundation | Near the ground surface | Footing or raft foundation |
| Deep foundation | Transfers loads deeper underground | Pile |
| Condition | Main concern | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Serviceability | Normal use | Performance during normal use |
| Ultimate limit state | Safety or failure | Condition related to structural safety or failure |
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1. Which field focuses on engineering infrastructure and structures?
2. What is a construction site?
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What is civil engineering?
The engineering of infrastructure and structures.
What is a construction site?
The place where construction takes place.
What do engineers do before construction?
They investigate the site, survey it, and design the structure.
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