Foundations

• Shoes: They are concrete plates located directly under the walls or columns, distributing the load over a larger area.
• Slabs: They are used to distribute loads evenly over the ground, commonly in residential construction.

Deep Foundation:

• Piles: They are elongated elements that are inserted vertically into the soil until more stable layers are reached. They can be made of wood, concrete or steel.
• Caisson or Caisson: Concrete structures that are sunk into the ground and filled with material to provide additional weight and stability.

Corridor Foundation:

• Foundation Beams: They are linear elements that connect several footings, providing additional stability to the structure.