Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Meyerhof's method for eccentric loading reduces the bearing capacity by using an effective footing dimension. For a footing of width B under eccentricity e, the effective width B' is:
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Choose the correct answer
A
B - e
B
B - 2e
C
B/2 + e
D
2(B/2 - e)
Correct Answer
B. B - 2e
Why is this the answer?
Meyerhof's effective width concept: B' = B - 2e, L' = L - 2e_L (for two-way eccentricity). The effective area B'×L' is used to compute bearing pressure and bearing capacity, ensuring uniform effective pressure distribution.
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