Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Which of the following about serviceability of a foundation is correct?
Foundation EngineeringSettlementMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
settlement is irrelevant if bearing capacity is safe
B
total and differential settlement must be checked
C
settlement depends only on concrete strength
D
differential settlement is always zero
Correct Answer
B. total and differential settlement must be checked
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Foundation design must satisfy both shear failure and settlement criteria. Correct option: B.
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