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Which type of foundation transfers structural load to the earth very near to the surface?
Which type of foundation transfers structural load to the earth very near to the surface?
- Shallow foundation (correct)
- Range foundation
- Subsurface foundation
- Deep foundation
When is a foundation considered shallow?
When is a foundation considered shallow?
- When the depth is equal to the width
- When the depth is greater than the width
- When the width is greater than the depth (correct)
- When the width is equal to the depth
Which type of foundation is more economical and widely used for relatively light structures?
Which type of foundation is more economical and widely used for relatively light structures?
- Range foundation
- Subsurface foundation
- Deep foundation
- Shallow foundation (correct)
What is the bearing capacity of soil commonly less than?
What is the bearing capacity of soil commonly less than?
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Why do footings have a larger bearing area?
Why do footings have a larger bearing area?
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