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net safe bearing capacity= (ultimate safe bearing capacity - unit weight *depth)/factor of safety
(300-20*1)/2.5=112

Question:

The ultimate bearing capacity of a soil is 300 kN/m2. The depth of foundations 1m and unit weight of soil is 20 kN/m3. Choosing a factor of safety as 2.5, the net safe bearing capacity is

Options:
A)

110 kN/m2

B)

112 kN/m2

C)

80 kN/m2

D)

100.5 kN/m2

Solution:

Ans: (b)

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