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Foundation Engineering · Shallow Foundations

Shallow Foundations MCQ with answer and solution

Very easy level · Asked in State AE, State JE, GPSC AE

In construction projects, which of the following foundation is most suitable for transmitting heavy loads through steel columns?

Solution

Concept

Grillage foundation

Step-by-step solution

1. A grillage foundation (layers of steel joists in concrete) spreads heavy steel column loads over a wide area.

Explanation

Used for heavy loads from steel columns on soils of low bearing capacity.

Shortcut

Steel column + heavy load = grillage.

Correct answer: A) Grillage Foundation

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