28 Questions
What type of footing supports a row of three or more columns?
Continuous Footing
Which type of footing is the simplest and most economical?
Isolated Footing
What is the purpose of a Footing Tie Beam?
Distribute wall load to the soil
When would you use a Pile Footing?
When the foundation bed is too weak to support the load
Which type of footing connects two footings with a beam?
Cantilever Footing
What is the least cross-sectional dimension of a Footing Tie Beam?
20mm x 35mm
When would you use a Combined Footing?
When two or more columns are placed closely to each other
What does a Mat or Raft Footing support?
All column loads in a row
What material is commonly used for constructing footings?
Concrete with reinforcement
What is the purpose of a Cantilever Footing?
To support two column loads and consists of two footings connected together by a beam
What is the purpose of a Mat or Raft Footing?
To extend under the entire building area and support all the wall and column loads
In what situation would you use a Continuous Footing?
When two or more columns are placed closely to each other
What is the distinguishing feature of an Isolated footing?
Supports a single column, post, pier, or other concentrated load
When constructing footings, why is concrete with reinforcement commonly used?
To maintain a firm contact with the supporting soil
What purpose does a Footing Tie Beam serve?
Distributes wall load to the soil
Why would you choose to use a Pile Footing for construction?
When the foundation bed is too weak to support the load
What distinguishes a Cantilever Footing from other types?
Supports two column loads and consists of two footings connected together by a beam
When constructing footings, what does a Combined Footing support?
Several columns in a row
Which type of footing is classified as wall footing and supports several columns in a row?
'Continuous Footing'
What is the purpose of a Footing Tie Beam?
To distribute wall load to the soil
Which type of footing would you choose to support two column loads connected by a beam?
Cantilever Footing
Why is concrete with reinforcement commonly used for constructing footings?
To maintain firm contact with supporting soil
What distinguishes Pile Footing from other types of footings?
Used when foundation bed is too weak
When constructing footings, in what situation would you use a Mat or Raft Footing?
Support all wall and column loads from the building
What distinguishes a Cantilever Footing from an Isolated Footing?
Supports two column loads connected by a beam
In what situation would you use Continuous Footing?
Support three or more columns in a row
Which type of footing is classified as Wall Footing?
Continuous Footing
What type of footing is the simplest and most economical?
Isolated Footing
Test your knowledge on the different types of building footings, including cantilever footing. Learn about how footings distribute the weight of a structure and transmit column loads to the underlying soil or rock.
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