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The foundations are placed below ground level, to increase ____________(a) stability(b) strength(c) workability(d) life spanI had been asked this question during an interview.This interesting question is from Finishing Work in division Rules and Methods of Measurement of Civil Engineering Drawing

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Correct answer is (a) stability

Easy explanation: The MAIN purpose of the foundation is to DISTRIBUTE the load of the superstructure to the sub-bearing strata and depth of foundation is below the GROUND level to prevent the external FORCE like wind load and hence to stabilized the structure.



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