Multiple choice

Direction: The unconfined compressive strength of a saturated clay sample is 54 kPa.

If a square footing of size 4 m x 4 m is resting on the surface of a deposit of the above clay, the ultimate bearing capacity of the footing (as per Terzaghi’s equation) is

  1. 1600 kPa

  2. 316 kPa

  3. 200 kPa

  4. 100 kPh

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