A foundation is considered as shallow if its depth is:

Q. A foundation is considered as shallow if its depth is:

A

Equal to or less than its width

B

Less than 1 meter

C

Greater than its width

D

Greater than 1 m

Solution:

A foundation is considered shallow when the ratio of depth to width is less than 1 and deep when the ratio is greater than 1.
Placed near the surface of the ground and transfers building loads to the soil relatively close to the surface.
Shallow foundations are commonly used when the upper layers of the soil are stable and can adequately support the building
loads.

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