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Bearing Capacity - Terzaghi Theory
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The bearing capacity factors Nc Nq and Nγ are functions of

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width and depth of footing
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density of soil
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cohesion of soil
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angle of internal friction of soil
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Solution

The correct option is D angle of internal friction of soil
Terzaghi's bearing capcity factors Nc, Nq and Nγ are function of angle of friction only.

Nc>Nq>Nγ for ϕ<30∘
Nc>Nγ>Nq for 30∘<ϕ<40∘
Nγ>Nc>Nq for ϕ<40∘

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