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Discussion Forum : Building Construction - Section 1 (Q.No. 41)

Building Construction

41.

Pick up the incorrect statement from the following :

The function of foundation is to distribute the load of super structure over a large bearing area

No timbering is required for shallow trenches

Shallow foundations can be constructed on made-up soil

Grillage foundation is classified as a shallow foundation

Black cotton soil is very good for foundation bed.

Answer: Option

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Discussion:

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Saranya said: 10 years ago

Grillage is a special foundation.

Samm said: 9 years ago

I think, it should be Shallow foundation can't be constructed on made up soil.

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Kunal said: 8 years ago

Grillage Foundation comes under spread foundation.

Deepica jodhpur said: 8 years ago

What is made up soil?

Subrat kumar nahak said: 6 years ago

Soil is made up of a mixture of organic material and minerals.

Suresh said: 6 years ago

Black cotton soil has a nature of absorbing more moisture content so it is not suitable for foundation bed.

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