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What is the primary function of a wall-footing?
What is the primary function of a wall-footing?
Which type of footing supports a single column or post?
Which type of footing supports a single column or post?
What is the term for a footing that extends under the entire building area and supports all the wall and column loads?
What is the term for a footing that extends under the entire building area and supports all the wall and column loads?
Which type of footing supports two or three columns not in a row?
Which type of footing supports two or three columns not in a row?
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What is the term for a column that supports the weight and strength of a house or building?
What is the term for a column that supports the weight and strength of a house or building?
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What is the purpose of a footing-column?
What is the purpose of a footing-column?
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Study Notes
Wall-Footing Function
- Primary function is to distribute the load of a wall or structure to the ground.
- Acts as a base that increases stability and prevents settling or shifting of walls.
Footing for Single Column
- A pad footing specifically designed to support a single column or post.
- Typically has a wider base compared to the post to ensure proper load distribution.
Footing Under Entire Building
- Referred to as a raft footing or mat foundation.
- Extends beneath the entire building area, supporting all wall and column loads simultaneously.
Footing for Multiple Columns
- Known as a strap footing or combined footing.
- Supports two or three columns that are not aligned in a row, effectively distributing loads between them.
Column Supporting Structure
- Term for a column that carries the weight and strength of a building is a load-bearing column.
- Essential for transferring loads from the structure above down to the foundation.
Purpose of Footing-Column
- Designed to stabilize and secure the column in place.
- Transfers the load from the column to the footing, ensuring structural integrity and minimizing risk of settlement.
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Test your knowledge of structural elements used in building design, including wall-footing, footing-column, and column. Understand their functions and importance in construction.
