Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
In Terzaghi's bearing capacity equation, surcharge term represents effect of:
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A
Sieve size distribution
B
Pile downdrag
C
Capillary rise only
D
Overburden at foundation level
Correct Answer
D. Overburden at foundation level
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Surcharge q increases bearing capacity through the Nq term.
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