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Footings

Scope note

Portions of the foundations of some structures which transmit loads directly to the soil; used to distribute the weight of the superstructure over a greater area to prevent or reduce settlings. DAC

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000931

Broader Terms used

<spread footing components>

Equivalent Terms used

footing

Created

13yrs ago

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