Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
When the problem statement highlights depth comparable to width, which response is technically correct? Avoid the common trap that load is transferred only by skin friction at great depth.
Foundation EngineeringShallow FoundationHARD
Choose the correct answer
A
load is transferred to soil near the ground surface
B
depth has no design relevance
C
shallow foundation is always a pile
D
load is transferred only by skin friction at great depth
Correct Answer
A. load is transferred to soil near the ground surface
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