Question

The Brinch Hansen shape factor can be applied to ___________ for the case of rectangular footing.

a.

Skempton value of Nc

b.

Terzaghi’s equation

c.

Meyerhof’s equation

d.

None of the mentioned

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Answer: (a).Skempton value of Nc

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Q. The Brinch Hansen shape factor can be applied to ___________ for the case of rectangular footing.

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