Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Which of the following about depth comparable to width is correct?
Foundation EngineeringShallow FoundationMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
depth has no design relevance
B
shallow foundation is always a pile
C
load is transferred to soil near the ground surface
D
load is transferred only by skin friction at great depth
Correct Answer
C. load is transferred to soil near the ground surface
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