Strip footings and pad footings

Structure · Description · printed page 33 (PDF page 34)

Book index entries

Footings – Pad and Spread Pad Footings and Strip Footings Spread Footing and Pad Footings Footings – and Foundations Foundation – and Footing

Text in the illustration

Strip footings and pad footings
pilaster used to strengthen foundation wall
finish grade around house
outside
inside (bsmt.)
foundation wall
beam
pilaster supporting a beam
column
strip footing
pad footing
basement floor not shown (for clarity)

Generated explanation

The cutaway illustration shows basement foundation walls supported on continuous strip footings, with finish grade indicated outside the house. An interior beam bears on a wall pilaster and is supported by a column resting on an isolated pad footing. Another pilaster is identified as strengthening the foundation wall. The basement floor is omitted for clarity, exposing the relationship between the walls, beam, column, and footings. No defects or improper practices are indicated.

Components

foundation wall strip footing pad footing wall pilaster beam column exterior finish grade

Materials

concrete wood metal