Which of the following statement is correct?
A)A combined footing is so proportioned that the centre of gravity of the supporting area is in line with the centre of gravity of the two column loads.
B)A combined rectangular footing is provided where loading condition is such that either the two columns are equally loaded or the interior column carries greater load.
C)A trapezoidal shaped footing is provided under any condition of loading.
D)all of the above

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All statements are correct regarding the design and application of combined footings. A combined footing is designed to ensure the center of gravity of the supporting area aligns with the center of gravity of the column loads. A combined rectangular footing is typically used when columns have equal loads or the interior column has a greater load. A trapezoidal footing can be adapted to various loading conditions, making all the given statements correct.

Which of the Following Statement Is Correct