5.1 - CROSS SECTION OF MASONRY WALL FOUNDATION, RCC COLUMNS WITH ISOLATED AND COMBINED FOOTINGS
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Practice Questions
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What materials are used in masonry walls?
💡 Hint: Think about the common building materials.
Why do we use footings?
💡 Hint: How would heavy weight affect the ground?
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What is an isolated footing?
💡 Hint: Remember what type of footing supports one structure.
True or False: Combined footings are more economical when multiple columns are close together.
💡 Hint: Consider the efficiency of material usage.
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Design a combined footing for two adjacent columns with different loads of 80kN and 120kN. Consider soil bearing capacity in your calculations.
💡 Hint: Add the column loads and ensure footing dimensions are sufficient.
Prepare a detailed AutoCAD drawing of an isolated footing based on given dimensions and reinforcement details.
💡 Hint: Refer to your previous drafts on AutoCAD for guidance.
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