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which of the following, is a type of shallow footing?

(a) Spread footing

(b) Pile foundation

(c) Pier foundation

(d) Well foundation

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This intriguing question comes from Types of Foundation in division Shallow Foundations of Geotechnical Engineering II

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Correct choice is (a) Spread footing

Explanation: The shallow foundations are of the following types: spread footing (or simple footing), strap footing, combined footing, and mat footing or raft footing.

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