How to calculate load that bear footing?

By calculating and considering the different loads acting on footing we can calculate the load that can be bear by footing.

Suppose we are considering a footing for a building then loads that need to consider on footing are

1. Dead load- it considers the load by members of the building like columns, walls, etc. and the load needs to hide footings like plaster, and soil. Etc. are counted.
2. Live load- the maximum load that can be available on a building sometimes.
3. Seismic, snow & rain loads- loads due to maximum wind against the building, due to heavy snow or rainfall are counted.
4. Soil’s lateral load- it counted on both the condition wet & dry.