Bearing Capacity
Shallow Foundation
Solved Example: 9077-01
In Terazaghi's theory of bearing capacity of shallow foundation, which of the following zones is assumed to act as if it were part of the following: (TSPSC AEE Civil 2015 Paper II)
A. Zone of linear shear
B. Zone of radial shear
C. Zone of elastic equilibrium
D. Overburden Zone
Correct Answer: C
Solved Example: 9077-02
Two footings, one circular and the other strip, are founded on the surface of a purely Cohesionless soil. Diameter of the circular footing and width of strip footing is same. Then, the ratio of ultimate bearing capacity of circular to strip footing is: (HPPSC AE Civil 2016 PWD-HIMUDA)
A. 0.75
B. 0.60
C. 1.20
D. 1.33
Correct Answer: B
Solved Example: 9077-03
According to Terzaghi theory, what is the value of coefficient N$_c$for an angle of shear resistance ($\phi$) = 0? (HPPSC AE Civil 2015 MPP-PPCL)
A. 9.14
B. 5.70
C. 5.14
D. 5.50
Correct Answer: B
Deep Foundation
Solved Example: 9076-01
The unit soil pressure or safe bearing pressure is also known as: (DFCCIL Exec Civil Sep 2021 Shift I)
A. Net allowable bearing pressure
B. Net safe settlement pressure
C. Net ultimate bearing pressure
D. Gross safe bearing pressure
Correct Answer: B