Civil Engineering PE

Answer: C - When designing a reinforced concrete footing, the requirement “calculated vertical load < total overturning moment” typically does not have to be met. Vertical loads include the loads applied to the foundation, the weight of the foundation itself, and the weight of the soil above the footing. Lateral loads and/or overturning moments such as wind loads or seismic activity may also influence a footing. In cases where footing may be subject to these types of eccentric loads, a method for calculating non-uniform bearing pressure can be used.