Purpose of Footings Poplar Heights Living History Farm
Purpose of Footings. If a man stands on soft mud, marshy ground, or quicksand, he sinks into a greater or less depth, proportional to his weight. ... 2 parts of sand and 4 parts of broken stone is sometimes used. The New York building laws call for 1 part cement, 3 parts sand and 5 parts broken stone. ... stone or brick may be used instead of ...