Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
For a shallow footing, net ultimate bearing capacity is obtained from gross ultimate bearing capacity by subtracting:
Foundation EngineeringBearing CapacityMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
overburden pressure at foundation level
B
cohesion of soil
C
footing width only
D
factor of safety twice
Correct Answer
A. overburden pressure at foundation level
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Net ultimate bearing capacity excludes the surcharge or overburden pressure at foundation level from the gross ultimate value.
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