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What is the difference between working stress method and limit state method in the design of beams, slabs, columns, and footing with examples that are easy to understand?
Finally, how about for designing footings?
In working stress method, the design of a footing involves computing the contact pressure at the base of the foundation and ensuring it is within the safe limit of bearing capacity. In limit state method, the design involves checking the footing for ultimate limit state, such as foundation failure due to soil failure, as well as for serviceability limit state, such as excessive settlement of the foundation.