A square footing has dimensions 2 m x 2 m and founded at a depth of 2 m. Consider the following statements regarding capacity of footing in pure clay with an unconfinedcompressive strength of 0.15 N/mm?, o = 0° and y = 1.7 g/cm3. Assume Terzaghi's factors for o = 0 as Nc = 5.7; N. =1 and N., = 0.Choose the correct statement(s):A Net ultimate bearing capacity is 555.75 kN/m2.Correct OptionUltimate bearing capacity is 589.104 kN/m2.Correct OptionCNet ultimate bearing capacity is 427.5 kN/m2.Ultimate bearing capacity is 460.85 kN/m2.

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A square footing has dimensions 2 m x 2 m and founded at a depth of 2 m. Consider the following statements regarding capacity of footing in pure clay with an unconfined compressive strength of 0.15 N/mm2, o = 0° and y = 1.7 g/cm3. Assume Terzaghi's factors for = 0 as Nc= 5.7; Ng = 1 and N, = 0. Choose the correct statement(s): Net ultimate bearing capacity is 555.75 kN/m2. Correct Option Ultimate bearing capacity is 589.104 kN/m2. Correct Option C Net ultimate bearing capacity is 427.5 kN/m2. D Ultimate bearing capacity is 460.85 kN/m2.

A square footing has dimensions 2 m x 2 m and founded at a depth of 2 m. Consider the following statements regarding capacity of footing in pure clay with an unconfined compressive strength of 0.15 N/mm2, o = 0° and y = 1.7 g/cm3. Assume Terzaghi's factors for = 0 as Nc= 5.7; Ng = 1 and N, = 0. Choose the correct statement(s): Net ultimate bearing capacity is 555.75 kN/m2. Correct Option Ultimate bearing capacity is 589.104 kN/m2. Correct Option C Net ultimate bearing capacity is 427.5 kN/m2. D Ultimate bearing capacity is 460.85 kN/m2.

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Chapter16: Soil Bearing Capacity For Shallow Foundations

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Problem 16.13P: A square footing (B B) must carry a gross allowable load of 1160 kN. The base of the footing is to...

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