Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
A symmetrical, perfectly rigid footing resting on linear isotropic elastic soil transfers a concentric column load. The contact pressure distribution at the footing base will be
Soil MechanicsSoil MechanicsMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
maximum at the edge and minimum at the centre
B
maximum at the centre and minimum at the edge
C
uniform distribution
D
depending on the depth of foundation
Correct Answer
C. uniform distribution
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Per the official WBPSC key, the contact pressure under the rigid footing is taken as uniformly distributed.
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