Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Compensating foundation reduces net soil pressure by
Transportation EngineeringGeneralMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
excavating soil weight comparable to building load
B
using no footing
C
adding extra surcharge
D
increasing water table
Correct Answer
A. excavating soil weight comparable to building load
AI Detailed Explanation & IS Code Reference
Unlock the reasoning, formula path and code-linked notes inside your student dashboard.
Removed soil weight offsets part of structural load.
ScoreCardAI links this solution with subject, topic and difficulty signals so your scorecard can identify weak areas after a full mock test.
Concept shortcut
IS/IRC reference
Common trap
Practice more Civil Engineering questions
This MCQ belongs to AE Level Premium Test Series. Full tests include timed attempts, rank comparison and subject-wise analysis.