Dimensions and reinforcement
Strip footings are designed to engineer's specifications and installed to manufacturer's specifications. Refer to the BCA, Section 3.2.4.5 for further information on strip footing dimensions and reinforcement.
Note: It is not necessary to have articulation jointsAn articulation joint is a vertical gap that allows for slight movement of the footings. The width of the joint depends on the height of the brickwork.. However, buildings that do not have articulation joints require stronger footing systems than those that do. TN 61, published by the Cement and Concrete Association of Australia, discusses articulation joints and their requirements fully.