Module 4 : Design of Shallow Foundations
Lecture 16 : Introduction [ Section16.2 : Different Types of Footings ]
   
 

Footings :

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Spread Footing:

 

It is circular, square or rectangular slab of uniform thickness. Sometimes, it is stepped or haunched to spread the load over a larger area. When spread footing is provided to support an individual column, it is called “Isolated footing” as shown in fig.4.2.

 
 
Fig. 4.2 Isolated (spread) footing
 
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