A foundation is the lowest and supporting layer of a structure. Foundations are generally divided into two categories: shallow foundations and deep foundations.
Shallow foundations, often called footings, are usually embedded about a meter or so into soil. One common type is the spread footing which consists of strips or pads of concrete (or other materials) which extend below the frost line and transfer the weight from walls and columns to the soil or bedrock.
Another common type of shallow foundation is the slab-on-grade foundation where the weight of the building is transferred to the soil through a concrete slab placed at the surface. Slab-on-grade foundations can be reinforced mat slabs, which range from 25 cm to several meters thick, depending on the size of the building, or post-tensioned slabs, which are typically at least 20 cm for houses, and thicker for heavier structures.
A deep foundation is used to transfer the load of a structure down through the upper weak layer of...
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Dr K K Aggarwal shared the Video
on May 20, 2013 , 08:23 pm
Dr K K Aggarwal shared the Video
on May 20, 2013 , 08:23 pm
Dr K K Aggarwal updated the Blog
on May 16, 2013 , 08:21 pm
MTNL Organises Cardiac Resuscitation Camp For Its Employees
Inaugurating a series of cardiac resuscitation workshops for employees of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited, Mr A K Garg, Chairman and Managing Director, MTNL, said that the organization plans to provide training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation 10 (CPR 10) to all its employees.During its first session conducted in two batches in the Company’s Corporate Office at CGO Complex, New Delhi where about 800 employees attended, Shri G more »
Dr K K Aggarwal posted the Blog
on May 09, 2013 , 06:15 pm
Death is reversible up to 48 minutes?
In
cardiac arrest CPR 10 should be started within 10 minutes of death, earlier the
better, and should be continued for more than 10 minutes, said Padma Shri &
Dr. BC Roy National Awardee, Dr. KK Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation
of India, Dr. Aggarwal was conducting CPR 10 camps at Shri Rama Bharti Public
School and Bal Bharti Public School at Bahadur Garh.
As
per modern science and also ancient Vedic literature, life can be brought back within
48 minutes after the heart has more »
Man Vachan Kaya
Man vachan kaya are the three fundamental principles used to define non-violence (ahimsa) and truthfullness (satya). Being truthful means whatever you are thinking, speaking and doing, it is the same. You should be one in whatever you think, do or speak. Ahimsa is the fundamental principle of Jainism which means you should be non-violent not only in your actions but also in your speech and thoughts. Being truthful makes you Satyugi. Only in certain circumstances, you may differ in your thinkin more »
Dr K K Aggarwal posted the Blog
on Apr 30, 2013 , 05:12 pm
Over 1000 students trained in CPR 10 at Bal Bharati Public School
Giving the practical training at Bal Bharati
Public School, Dwarka,
Padma Shri & Dr. BC Roy National Awardee, Dr. KK Aggarwal, President
Heart Care Foundation of India and Vice President (Elect) IMA said that the
origin of CPR is well described in our mythology. Savitri fighting with Yamraj
to save the life of Satyavan probably was the first example of CPR in the Vedic
era.
Dr. Aggarwal who gave training to over 1000 school children
said that every person should learn the Savitri CPR 10 more »
Dr Mangesh Nakade commented on the street-journo
on Apr 30, 2013 , 09:56 am
World Veterinary day celebration in NVC,Nagpur by IVSA India with Ward Foundation
World Veterinary Day Celebrate in Nagpur Veterinary College Nagpur by IVSA, India”
Selected Theme 2013: "Vaccination to Prevent and Protect"
"Nagpur Veterinary College Maharashtra Animal & Fishery science Univ more »
Dr K K Aggarwal posted the Blog
on Apr 28, 2013 , 10:02 pm
One should die young in old age
One should be remain active each day of our life and not die
old in old age, said Padma Shri & Dr. BC Roy National Awardee Dr. KK Aggarwal, President Heart Care
Foundation of India and Vice-Chairman World Fellowship of Religions. He was
delivering the key note address at Om Shanti Retreat Centre, Pataudi Road,
Manesar during 10th National Summit on Stress Management and Workshop on ‘How
to be Healthy and Happy’ organised by Heart Care foundation of India in
association w more »
Dr K K Aggarwal posted the Blog
on Apr 28, 2013 , 09:23 pm
10th National Summit on Stress Management
Inaugurating a 2-day 10th national summit on Stress
Management and a workshop on “How to be Healthy and Happy”, Mr. Rakesh Mehta,
Election Commissioner of Delhi said that meditation should be taught as a part
of our school curriculum. Yoga, pranayama and meditation, if taught early, can
take care of rising problems of diabetes, heart attack and blood pressure in
the society.
Speaking on the occasion, Padma Shri & Dr. BC Roy National Awardee, Dr.
KK Aggarwal, President Heart C more »
Shashidharan Pillai and Anirudh Dhodapkar commented on the discussion by Anirudh Dhodapkar
on Apr 28, 2013 , 08:22 pm
Sex is best ,when it is unconditional..?
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How many of you think that Sex is best ,when it is plain and simple Sex,without any pretension or false promises,just for Sex..I find it fantastic ,as it has the potential to lay a very solid foundation for fantastic relations in future..as We be more »
Dr K K Aggarwal posted the Blog
on Apr 23, 2013 , 01:21 pm
Protect our Mother Earth
Heart Care Foundation of India and
World Fellowship of Religions in association with Ministry of Earth Sciences
Govt. of India and Delhi Public
School Mathura Road observed World Earth Day on
the theme ‘Future Earth’. More than 15 schools from different parts of Delhi took part in these
competitions.
The activities included a 1 km symbolic walk to sensitize
the common masses on environment-related issues. More than 800 children
participated in the walk led jointly byPadma Shri &am more »