The factors to consider for estimating the capacity per unit of area for a continuous footer on the surface of a soil with no internal friction angle by using Terzaghi’s formula are(choose all that apply): -Length of the foundation -Factor of safety -Nc -Cohesion of the soil -Nq

The factors to consider for estimating the capacity per unit of area for a continuous footer on the surface of a soil with no internal friction angle by using Terzaghi’s formula are(choose all that apply): -Length of the foundation -Factor of safety -Nc -Cohesion of the soil -Nq

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Chapter9: Settlement Of Shallow Foundations

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