The lowest part of a structure which transmits the load to the soil is known as

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• The ability of sub-soil to support the load of the structure without yielding is known as
• When the foundation is placed immediately beneath the lowest part of the super-structure, it is called
• 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
• When a veavy structure is to be constructed in sandy soil, the foundation used is
• The construction of a temporary structure required to support an unsafe structure, is called
• The piles which are driven in the type of soil whose strength does not increase with depth or where the rate of increase in strength with depth is very slow, are known as
• The arrangement of supports provided underneath the existing structure without disturbing its stability, is known as
• 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
• Which of the following foundation is used for weaker soil?