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When two column loads are unequal, which of the possible footing can be provided?

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When two column loads are unequal, which of the possible footing can be provided?

(a) Strap footing

(b) Raft footing

(c) Trapezoidal combined footing

(d) Mat footing

I had been asked this question in final exam.

My enquiry is from Types of Foundation topic in section Shallow Foundations of Geotechnical Engineering II

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The correct answer is (c) Trapezoidal combined footing

For explanation I would say: When the two columns load are unequal, with the outer column carrying a heavier load, and when there is space limitation beyond the outer column, a trapezoidal footing is provided.

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