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Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter16: Shallow Foundations-bearing Capacity

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 16.1P

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Which of the following statements are true regarding the bearing capacity of a shallow foundation? (Select all that apply)

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The bearing capacity tends to increase with the embedment depth and vice versa.

In undrained conditions, the bearing capacity of a square footing of plan dimensions 1m x 1m is greater than the bearing capacity of a rectangular footing of 1m x 5m.

The modified general bearing capacity equation can be used for a 1 m square footing resting on a soft clay layer 2 m thick, underlain by dense sands.

The bearing capacity of a square footing of plan dimensions 1m x 1m, embedded to a depth of 1 m, should decrease after the water table rises from 5 m below the ground level (mbgl) to 2.5 mbgl.

The original Terzaghi’s ultimate bearing capacity solution does not account for the soil resistance above the underside of the foundation.

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