Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
Safe bearing capacity is obtained by dividing ultimate bearing capacity by:
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A
Plasticity index
B
Degree of saturation
C
Void ratio
D
Factor of safety
Correct Answer
D. Factor of safety
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Factor of safety accounts for uncertainty in soil strength and loading.
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This MCQ belongs to SSC JE Civil Paper-I Technical Mock Test Series. Full tests include timed attempts, rank comparison and subject-wise analysis.