In soils possessing low bearing capacity, the type of foundation generally provided, is

A)
raft footing
B)
mat footing
C)
column footing
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

Explanation :

* raft footing
* mat footing
* column footing
* grillage footing

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Depth of lean concrete bed placedat the bottom of a wall footing, is kept
A)
10 cm
B)
15 cm
C)
equal to its projection beyond wall base
D)
less than its projection beyond wall base

Correct Answer : Option (C) :   equal to its projection beyond wall base

In ordinary residential and public buildings, the damp proof course is generally provided at
A)
plinth level
B)
ground level
C)
water table level
D)
midway ground level and watertable level.

Correct Answer : Option (A) :   plinth level

In clay soil
A)
swelling and shrinkage characteristics prevail
B)
differential settlement is generally prevalent
C)
consolidation continues even after several years of construction.
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer : Option (D) :   All of the above

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