Differential settlement occurs when different parts of a foundation settle by different amounts. This can cause structural damage. Footing design aims to distribute the load evenly and ensure that the soil beneath can support it adequately. Considering a fraction of the live load is a common approach to balance safety and economy while mitigating settlement risks.
To minimise the effect of differential settlement, the area of a footing should be designed for A) Dead load only B) Dead load + live load C) Dead load + fraction of live load D) Live load + fraction of dead load
Asked in ASSISTANT AUDIT OFFICER 2017 18 2017 · Topic: Mechanics (Elasticity (Stress, Strain, Hooke's Law, Elastic Moduli))
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