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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 ?u - angle of internal friction B - width of strip footing qc - ultimate bearing capacity of soil)
    For the strip footing on a saturated clay, for the given failure surface as shown in the below figur


  • Options
  • A. 5.7 Cu
  • B. 5.14 Cu
  • C. 4? Cu
  • D. 2? Cu

  • Correct Answer
  • 5.14 Cu 

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