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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Q31.
The curve for Nq and Nγ for the transition state from φ = 28° and φ = 38° was given by __________
Discuss
Answer: (d).All of the mentioned
Q32.
Terzaghi’s bearing capacity equation is not applicable for ____________
Discuss
Answer: (a).Depth effect and Inclination factor
Q33.
For purely cohesive soil, Nc has a maximum value of ___________ for square footing.
Discuss
Answer: (c).9
Q34.
The Brinch Hansen shape factor can be applied to ___________ for the case of rectangular footing.
Discuss
Answer: (a).Skempton value of Nc
Q35.
Hansen considered the bearing capacity as a ____________
Discuss
Answer: (c).Plane-strain problem
Q36.
Bowel suggested that the increase in φ in plane-strain case can be computed only for φ greater than ____________
Discuss
Answer: (b).25
Q37.
Skempton observed that the factor Nc increases with the ratio ___________
Discuss
Answer: (a).D/B
Q38.
When D=0, the value of Nc for strip footing will be ____________
Discuss
Answer: (a).6.20
Q39.
Which of the following value can be taken [Nc] surface for surface footing?
Discuss
Answer: (a).6
Q40.
The term ‘i’ in Hansen equation represents ___________
Discuss
Answer: (d).Inclination factor
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