Question

Group I contains representative load- settlement curves for different modes of bearing capacity failure of sandy soil. Group II enlists the various failure characteristics. match the load settlement curves with the corresponding failure characteristic.
$\begin{array}{cccc}& \text{Group I}& & \text{Group II}\\ \text{P}& \text{Curve J}& \text{(i)}& \text{No apparent heaving of soil around the footing}\\ \text{Q}& \text{Curve K}& \text{(ii)}& \text{Ranking passive zone develops imperfectly}\\ \text{R}& \text{Curve L}& \text{(iii)}& \text{Well defined slip surface extends to ground surface}\end{array}$

J K L

• A. P - 1, Q - 3, R - 2
• B. P - 3, Q - 2, R - 1
• C. P - 3, Q - 1, R - 2
• D. P - 1, Q - 2, R - 3

Answer 1

The correct option is D P - 1, Q - 2, R - 3

L $\to$ General shear failure
K $\to$ Local shear failure
J $\to$ Punching shear failure