ii) In the case of footings in granular soil, a line drawn between thelower

adjacent edges of adjacent footings shall not have a steeperslope than one
vertical to two horizontal as shown in figure below.
iii) In case of footing of clayey soils a line
drawn between the loweradjacent edge of
the upper footing andthe upper adjacent
edge oflower footing shall not have a
steeper slope than one vertical to
twohorizontal as shownfigure.
g) The above requirement shall not apply
under the followingconditions:
i) Where adequate provision is made for the
lateral support (Such aswith retaining
walls) of the material supporting the higher footing.
ii) When the factor of safety of the foundation soil against shearing is not less
than four.
h) The construction of structures on slopes which are susceptible to landslip and
sloping ground on clay soils shall be avoided.
i) On sloping sites, spread foundations shall be on a horizontal bearing and
stepped. At all changes of levels, they shall be lapped at thesteps for a distance
at least equal to the thickness of the foundation ortwice the height of the step,
whichever is greater. The steps shall not be ofgreater height than the thickness
of the foundation, unless special precautions are taken.

dl  t
dl  3hs

Foundation on sloping ground