(c} To a scale of 1 – 100, draw and label a strip foundation detail assuming a 200 mm thick masonry wall. (10 marks) Oct/Nov. 2022

A strip foundation is a type of foundation that consists of a narrow strip of concrete that is laid beneath the walls of a building. The strip foundation serves to distribute the load of the building evenly across the ground and to provide a stable base for the walls. The strip foundation detail should include the thickness of the foundation strip (in this case, 200 mm), the depth of the foundation strip (usually at least 600mm), the width of the foundation strip (which should be at least twice the width of the wall), and the reinforcement (such as steel bars) used in the foundation strip. The detail should also show the connection between the foundation strip and the masonry wall, which is typically achieved using a wall plate or a sole plate. The detail should also show any drainage provisions such as a perforated pipe, gravel layer and a drainage layer