Question

Consider the following statements:
For a rigid footing placed at the ground surface on sand, the contact pressure
1. is maximum at the edges.
2. is zero at the edges.
3. distribution is parabolic.
4. is uniform throughout the base of the footing.
Which of the above statements are correct?

• A. 1 and 3 only
• B. 1 and 4 only
• C. 2 and 3 only
• D. 2 and 4 only

Answer 1

The correct option is C 2 and 3 only

2 and 3 only