Multiple choice

Two circular footings of diameters D1 and D2 are resting on the surface of the same purely cohesive soil. The ratio of their gross ultimate bearing capacities is

  1. D1/D2

  2. 1.0

  3. $D_1^1/ D_2^2$
  4. D2/D1

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B Correct answer
Explanation

 For two circular footings, the ratio of gross ultimate bearing capacities does not depend upon the size or the circular footing but depends on the shape. So, it will remain same, hence ratio = 1.0.