Multiple Choice
In masonry construction, excessive tension is not permissible and hence in order that the supporting area is fully in compression, the width of footing is so adopted that the centre of gravity of the load falls.
A) at the centre of base
B) within the middle third of base
C) within the middle fifth of base
D) any one of these
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