FOOTING AND ITS TYPES

Building Construction Ideas - Topic 6

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What is Footing ?
Footings are structural elements, which transfer loads to the soil from columns, walls or lateral loads from earth retaining structures. In order to transfer these loads properly to the soil, footings must be design to
• Prevent excessive settlement
• Minimise differential settlement, and
• Provide adequate safety against overturning and sliding.

Broadly, footing can be classified in following types as shown in the chart below:

In this article series, I will be discussing about three types of footing. They are:

1) Isolated spread footings

2) Combined Footings

3) Strap Footings

In the next article names 'Basic Concept of Footing Design', I will be discussing about these footings in detail.
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