Which footing is used to support the load on a single column?

Explanation: A spread footing for a single column is either known as the isolated footing or pad footing. The base area of such a footing is given by A = P/q where P is the total load transmitted by the column, including that of the footing and q is the safe bearing pressure for the soil.

What is single footing for a column?

Individual footing or an isolated footing is the most common type of foundation used for building construction. This foundation is constructed for a single column and also called a pad foundation. The shape of individual footing is square or rectangle and is used when loads from the structure is carried by the columns.