5.4 Rectangular footings Rectangular footings are necessary where an overturning moment is present to produce a more economical footing. The depth will be controlled by shear,except that wide- beam action will probably control if the L/B ratio is much greater than 1 or where an overturning moment is present. The placement of the reinforcement. Steel in the short direction is usually placed on the top of the longitudinal steel for some savings in mass and placing. Since the footing zone in the column area is more effective in resisting bending,a specified percentage of the total short-side steel is placed in this zone. 5.4 Rectangular footings ▪ Rectangular footings are necessary where an overturning moment is present to produce a more economical footing. ▪ The depth will be controlled by shear, except that wide￾beam action will probably control if the L/B ratio is much greater than 1 or where an overturning moment is present. ▪ The placement of the reinforcement. ▪ Steel in the short direction is usually placed on the top of the longitudinal steel for some savings in mass and placing. ▪ Since the footing zone in the column area is more effective in resisting bending, a specified percentage of the total short-side steel is placed in this zone