Concrete Footing Fundamentals. Footings are an important part of foundation construction. They are typically made of concrete with rebar reinforcement that has been poured into an excavated trench.The purpose of footings is to support the foundation and prevent settling. Footings are especially important in areas with troublesome soils.oncrete Footing Fundamentals. Footings are an important part of foundation construction. They are typically made of concrete with rebar reinforcement that has been poured into an excavated trench.
Rep. John Dingell of Michigan became the longest-serving member of Congress on Friday with 57 years, five months, 27 days and counting on Capitol Hill. His longevity record eclipses that of the late Sen. Robert Byrd of West Virginia.
That man in the White House. Franklin D Roosevelt (or FDR) is the longest serving president in US history. His 12 years in office spanned two of the 20th Centuryâs greatest disasters â the Great Depression and the Second World War. Roosevelt broke the mould. A bout of polio put him in a wheelchair, but he still bestrode the international stage like a colossus.