footing

Standards

construction that transfers the load from the building to the foundation

Source - AS 2870-2011: Residential slabs and footings

Standards

a part of a structure in direct contact with and transmitting load to the supporting foundation

Source - AS 2159-2009: Design and installation

Standards

part of a structure in direct contact with and transmitting load to the supporting foundation

Source - AS 3600:2018: Concrete structures

HB50

stepped construction that spreads the load at the foot of a wall or column
See also: foundation; pile <structure>