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A foundation rests on _____________(a) base of the foundation(b) subgrade(c) foundation soil(d) base of the foundation, subgrade and foundation soilI had been asked this question in an internship interview.The above asked question is from Estimation in R.C.C. Structures topic in division Different Type Roofs, R.C.C of Civil Engineering Drawing

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Right answer is (d) BASE of the foundation, subgrade and foundation soil

Explanation: A foundation (or, more commonly, base) is the element of an architectural structure which CONNECTS it to the GROUND, and transfers LOADS from the structure to the ground. FOUNDATIONS are generally considered either shallow or deep. Foundation engineering is the application of soil mechanics and rock mechanics (Geotechnical engineering) in the design of foundation elements of structures.



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