Bearing Capacity MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Bearing Capacity, a fundamental topic in the field of Foundation Engineering. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Bearing Capacity MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

In this section, you'll find a wide range of Bearing Capacity mcq questions that explore various aspects of Bearing Capacity problems. Each MCQ is crafted to challenge your understanding of Bearing Capacity principles, enabling you to refine your problem-solving techniques. Whether you're a student aiming to ace Foundation Engineering tests, a job seeker preparing for interviews, or someone simply interested in sharpening their skills, our Bearing Capacity MCQs are your pathway to success in mastering this essential Foundation Engineering topic.

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Q11.
When a footing fails due to insufficient bearing capacity, distinct failure patterns are developed depending upon _________
Discuss
Answer: (a).Failure mechanism
Q12.
Vesic observed _____________ types of bearing capacity failures.

a.

2

b.

4

c.

3

d.

5

Discuss
Answer: (c).3
Q13.
In general shear failure, continuous failure is developed between ______________
Discuss
Answer: (b).Edge of the footing and ground surface
Discuss
Answer: (c).Bulging of shearing mass of soil
Q15.
In local shear failure, the development of plastic equilibrium is ______________
Discuss
Answer: (a).Full
Q16.
Punching shear may occur in loose sand with density less than ___________
Discuss
Answer: (c).35 %
Q17.
Local shear failure is associated with soils having _________
Discuss
Answer: (a).High compressibility
Discuss
Answer: (c).Failure is sudden
Q19.
In local shear failure, the failure surface do not reach the ground surface because ____________
Discuss
Answer: (a).Compression of soil under the footing
Q20.
State of equilibrium is fully developed in which of the following bearing capacity failures?
Discuss
Answer: (b).General shear failure
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