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For the strip footing on a saturated clay, for the given failure surface as shown in the below figure, the bearing capacity equation takes the form : (where Cu - undrained shear strength φu - angle of internal friction B - width of strip footing qc - ultimate bearing capacity of soil)

5.7 Cu
5.14 Cu
4π Cu
2π Cu

Correct Answer: 5.14 Cu

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