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The load on a RCC column is 150 kN. The soil bearing capacity is 80kN/m2. Assuming a factor of safety of 1.2, the side of the square column footing is ______ meter (rounded off to one decimal place).
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- 0.5 meter
- 1 meter
- 1.5 meter
- 2.5 meter
Correct Option: C
Load on column = 150 kN
Design load considering factor of safety = 150 × 1.2 = 180 kN
Soil bearing capacity = 80 kN/m2
| Area of footing required = | = 2.25 sq m | |
| 80 |
Side of footing = √2.25 = 1.5 meter
