Question

Which of the following condition is true regarding the transfer of load from strap to soil, used in strap footing?

(a) Transfer load to soil

(b) Does not transfer load to soil

(c) Partially transfer to load

(d) None of the mentioned

This question was addressed to me in a national level competition.

Enquiry is from Shallow Foundations in chapter Shallow Foundations of Geotechnical Engineering II

Answer 1

Right choice is (b) Does not transfer load to soil

For explanation I would say: The strap used does not remain in contact with soil, and thus does not transfer any pressure to the soil.