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Raft foundation are generally preferred to when the area required for individual footing, is more than

A. 25% to total area

B. 30% of total area

C. 40% to total area

D. 50% of total area

Answer: Option D


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  1. Riju Chakraborty
    Riju Chakraborty:
    1 month ago

    Less than 50% → Isolated or combined footings are usually economical.
    More than 50% → A raft foundation becomes more economical and helps reduce differential settlement.

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