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Spread footings

Which of the following footings is commonly used when a series of columns is adjacent to the property line but there is not enough space for a symmetrically loaded footing (can't overlap the neighboring property)?
A. independent column footing
B. combined footing
C. strap footing
D. cantilever footing
E. raft foundation



Answer is B, C, D. (incorrect answers - A supports a single column, E supports loads where soil bearing is low and is designed to resist uplift forces created by hydrostatic pressure)

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