Settlement of foundations causes stresses in the structural frame of the building when the settlement is
A)nonuniform over the foundation area.
B)caused by live loads.
C)caused by dead loads.
D)large and uniform over the entire foundation area.
E)caused by lateral loads.

Question

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Nonuniform settlement over the foundation area will cause differential movement in the structural frame, leading to the development of stresses. Settlement caused by live or dead loads, provided they are within the designed limits, are accounted for in the structural design. Large and uniform settlement over the entire foundation area would also be accounted for in the design. Lateral loads, such as wind or seismic loads, also result in stresses in the structural frame, but settlement is not the cause.

Settlement of Foundations Causes Stresses in the Structural Frame of the Building