IS 1080 : 1985 Code of practice for design and construction of shallow foundations in soils (other than raft, ring and shell)

1 Scope

1.1 This standard covers the specific requirements applicable tothe design and construction of shallow foundations in soils (otherthan raft, ring and shell).

Note - The general requirement applicable to all types offoundation including shallow foundations are covered in IS :1904-1985.

2 References

IS 2 :1960Rules for rounding off numerical values.

IS 456 :1978Code of practice for plain and reinforced concrete.

IS 1597 : Parts 1 and 2 : 1967 Code of practice forconstruction ofstone: Part 1 Rubber stone machinery andPart 2 Ashlar masonry.

IS 1904 :1985Code of practice for design andconstruction of foundations: Generalrequirements.

IS 1905 :1980Code of practice for structural safety ofbuildings: Masonry walls.

IS 2212 :1962Code of practice for brickwork.

IS 2541 :1977Code of practice for preparation and useof lime concrete.

IS 2809 :1972Glossary of terms and symbols relating tosoil engineering.

IS 2950 : Part 1 :1981Code of practice for design andconstruction of raft foundations: Part 1Design.

IS 3764 :1966Safety code for excavation work.

IS 5817 :1970Code of practice for preparation and useof lime pozzolana mixture concrete inbuildings and roads.

IS 9456 :1980Code of practice for design andconstruction of conical and hyperbolicparaboloidal types of shell foundation.

IS 11089 :1984Code of practice for design andconstruction of ring foundation.