The ability of sub-soil to support the load of the structure without yielding is known as

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• The piles which do not support the load by themselves, but act as a medium to transmit the load from the foundation to the resisting sub-stratum, are known as
• The construction of a temporary structure required to support an unsafe structure, is called
• The arrangement of supports provided underneath the existing structure without disturbing its stability, is known as
• The lowest part of a structure which transmits the load to the soil is known as
• In stairs, the vertical portion of a step providing a support to the tread, is known as
• The intermediate support of an arch is known as pier.
• A foundation consisting of thick reinforced concrete slab covering the entire area of the bottom of the structure, is known as
• A wateright structure constructed in connection with excavations for foundations of bridges, piers etc., is known as
• A horizontal member of stone, concrete or wood provided to give support for the vertical members of a wooden window, is called
• A system of providing temporary support to the party walls of two buildings where the intermediate building is to be pulled down and built, is called