To minimize the effect of differential settlement, the area of a footi – McqOptions

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1.	To minimize the effect of differential settlement, the area of a footing should be designed for
A.	Dead load only
B.	Dead load + live load
C.	Dead load + fraction of live load
D.	Live load + fraction of dead load
Answer» D. Live load + fraction of dead load

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