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Q: What type of beam is provided to reduce the differential settlements of foundations?
  • A. Strap beam
  • B. Plinth beam
  • C. Grade beam
  • D. Wall beam
Correct Answer: Option B - Plinth beam is provided to reduce the deferential settlements of foundation. Now days, in building construction, we provided a beam at the lower or upper level of the plinth, called the plinth beam.
B. Plinth beam is provided to reduce the deferential settlements of foundation. Now days, in building construction, we provided a beam at the lower or upper level of the plinth, called the plinth beam.

Explanations:

Plinth beam is provided to reduce the deferential settlements of foundation. Now days, in building construction, we provided a beam at the lower or upper level of the plinth, called the plinth beam.