Question

Why foundation of building is wide

Answer 1

Buildings are massive structures which exerts tremendous pressure on the ground and likely to sink. To avoid sinking their foundations are made wide, so that pressure on the ground decreases.

Answer 2

Answer:

"The foundation of the buildings is made wider than the walls in order to decrease the pressure of the building at its base and prevent the building from sinking. Explanation: The wider foundation has more surface area which helps to decrease the pressure ."