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If the independent spread footing of two columns are connected by a beam, it is called ___________

(a) Combined footing

(b) Trapezoidal combined footing

(c) Strap footing

(d) Raft footing

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Origin of the question is Shallow Foundations topic in division Shallow Foundations of Geotechnical Engineering II

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Correct choice is (c) Strap footing

To explain: In strap footing, two independent columns are supported by as trap or beam at the bottom.

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