GATE 2026 AR — Architecture – Question 56

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A column carries 225 kN onto a square footing. Soil safe bearing capacity is 100 kN/m². Find minimum footing side in metres, to one decimal.

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Correct answer: 1.5 to 1.5

Explanation

Required bearing area is load/allowable pressure=225/100=2.25 m². For a square, side is√2.25=1.5 m. This follows the supplied column load; no additional footing self-weight or eccentricity allowance is specified.

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