Various Types of Footings in Construction
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The structures we build today are mostly heavy RCC buildings, requiring solid foundation work to stand upon. This is where footings come in. The structure above the ground is called the superstructure and the solid underground part on which it stands is called the footing. They transfer the vertical and horizontal loads, moments and other forces of the building to the hard soil. Today, we will discuss various types of footings used in construction.