O Two circular footings of diameters D, and D, are resting on the surface of the same purely cohesive soil. The ratio of their gross ultimate bearing capacities is D (a) D2 (b) 1.0 (음) 2. (c) D2 D2 (d)

O Two circular footings of diameters D, and D, are resting on the surface of the same purely cohesive soil. The ratio of their gross ultimate bearing capacities is D (a) D2 (b) 1.0 (음) 2. (c) D2 D2 (d)

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Chapter8: Stresses In A Soil Mass

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8.22P: A flexible circular footing of radius R carries a uniform pressure q. Find the depth (in terms of R)...

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20 Two circular footings of diameters D, and D, are
resting on the surface of the same purely cohesive
soil. The ratio of their gross ultimate bearing
capacities is
D,
(a)
D
(b) 1.0
(c)
D2
(d)
2.

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