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

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