Learn the detailed processes for setting up Footings and RCC Columns for a building construction

Watch this exclusive construction video to learn the detailed processes for setting up Footings and RCC Columns toward the construction of a building.

A footing is defined as a foundation unit built up in brick work, masonry or concrete under the foundation of a wall or a column with the aim of dispersing the load over an extensive area. A footing is arranged immediately underneath the lowermost part of the Superstructure supported with it.

Footings are very essential for foundation construction. They are usually formed with concrete having rebar reinforcement and poured into an excavated trench. The objective of footings is to provide support to the foundation as well as to the structure and avoid settling. Footings are specifically ideal for the areas where nature of soils is wearisome.

The construction of footings can easily evaluate the soil conditions and establish the exact depth and width as well as the perfect placement for the footing. The dimensions of footings are based on the size and type of structure to be constructed.

Concrete footings are also necessary for the projects like a deck, pergola, retaining wall or other types of construction.

RCC (Reinforced Cement Concrete) column belongs to a structural member of RCC frame structured building. This vertical member can bear entire loads of the beam from slab, beam, the floor and whole structure and directly transmit to the subsequent soil.

An entire building is supported on columns. Most of the buildings are collapsed because of column failure. And most of the column failure occurs not only for design fault but also for the substandard construction practice. So, it is crucial to recognize the construction process of the RCC column perfectly.

Building up RCC (Reinforced Cement Concrete) Column consists of the following four phases of works -

1. Column layout work
2. Column reinforcement work
3. Column formwork and
4. Pouring concrete into column.