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Bearing Capacity of Soils

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Multiple Choice

The ultimate bearing capacity of a soil is the maximum average pressure that can be applied to the soil without causing a shear failure. What is the most common method used to determine the ultimate bearing capacity?

  1. Standard Penetration Test (SPT)
  2. Cone Penetration Test (CPT)
  3. Plate Load Test
  4. Unconfined Compression Test