Question

Influence factor for immediate settlement of footing depends on its

• A. size and shape
• B. rigidity alone
• C. location and size
• D. size, shape, rigidity and location

Answer 1

The correct option is D size, shape, rigidity and location

(d) Influence factor for immediate settlement depends upon the shape of the loaded area and the distribution of contact pressure. Thus following factors can be listed :
(i) Shape of footing
(ii) Size of rectangular footing
(iii)Location of point
(iv) Rigidity of footing
For a perfectly flexible square footing immediate settlement at centre is 2 times the immediate settlement at the corners.