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.

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Q21.
An analysis of the condition of complete bearing capacity failure is usually termed as ___________
Discuss
Answer: (a).General shear failure
Q22.
The concept of analysis of bearing capacity failure was first developed by ___________
Discuss
Answer: (c).Prandtl
Q23.
For purely cohesive soil, the bearing capacity is given by which of the following equation?
Discuss
Answer: (a).qf = 5.7 c + σ̅
Q24.
The parameters Nc, Nq, Nγ in the equations of bearing capacity failure are known as _________
Discuss
Answer: (b).Bearing capacity factors
Q25.
For purely cohesive soil, local shear failure may be assumed to occur when the soil is ___________
Discuss
Answer: (b).Soft to medium
Q26.
Which of the following is a limitation, of assumption in Terzaghi’s analysis?
Discuss
Answer: (a).φ changes when the soil is compressed and strip footing has a rough base
Q27.
Which of the following are original Terzaghi values for Nγ?
Discuss
Answer: (a).34° and 48°
Q28.
According to the assumptions in Terzaghi’s analysis, the soil is _______________
Discuss
Answer: (a).Homogeneous and Isotropic
Q29.
The Terzaghi’s general bearing capacity equation is represented as ___________
Discuss
Answer: (b).qf = c Nc + σ̅. Nq + 0.5γBNγ
Q30.
Local shear failure generally occurs in ___________
Discuss
Answer: (c).Loose sand
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