The weight of the footing is assumed as          of the weight transferred to the column.

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  1. 5%
  2. 10%
  3. 15%
  4. 20%

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Option 2 : 10%
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Concept:

To calculate the area of foundation required for the given load, we need the weight of the foundation also, so in columns and walls, we assumed the weight of the foundation to be 10% of the column load or wall load for column and wall respectively.

Additional Information

The critical section for bending moment under different situation is given below:

1. If RCC foundation is provided for a RCC column/wall, then critical section for BM is at the face of column or wall as it behaves as cantilever bending as shown in figure:

2. If RCC foundation is provided over brick masonry wall, then critical section for BM is at middle of wall as shown in figure:

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