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If the weight of excavated soil is equal to the superimposed load, then the foundation is known as
1. Dolphin type foundation
2. Well foundation
3. Floating foundation
4. Balanced foundation 

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Correct Answer - Option 3 : Floating foundation

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  •  A floating foundation is a type of foundation constructed by excavating the soil in such a way that the weight of the structure built on the soil is nearly equal to the total weight of the soil excavated from the ground including the weight of water in the soil before the construction of a structure.
  • The main principle of a floating foundation is to balance the weight of removed soil by a structure of the same weight which causes zero settlement to the structure. So, this foundation is also called a balancing raft foundation.

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