Question

The contact pressure distribution below rigid footing on the surface of a clay soil is

• A. uniform for the full width
• B. maximum at the centre and minimum at the edges
• C. maximum at the edges and minimum at the centre
• D. of an irregular shape

Answer 1

The correct option is C maximum at the edges and minimum at the centre

Rigid footing on surface of clay, contact pressure is maximum at edges and minimum at centre.