New concept of construction method for foundations system using cold-formed steel section

• Main Authors: Md. Tahir, Mahmood, Sulaiman, Arizu, Bakri, Ahmadon, Tan , Cher Siang, Shek, Poi Ngian, Wong, Kah Leong
• Format: Monograph
• Published: Faculty of Civil Engineering 2008
• Subjects: TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/9312/; https://www.researchgate.net/publication/44161131_New_Concept_of_Construction_Method_for_Foundations_System_using_Cold-formed_Steel_Section
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Pad footing foundations are typically built using traditional method of reinforced concrete by utilising wooden formwork. This wooden formwork encounter problems such as the formation of rectangular shape which is not consistent, the use of timber which is not environmental friendly and not contribu...