Question

Two circular footing of diameters $D_{1}and{D}_2$ are resting on the surface of the same purely cohesive soil. The ratio of their gross ultimate bearing capacities is

• A. $$\frac{D_1}{D_2}$$
• B.
  1.0
• C. $${\left(\frac{D_1}{D_2}\right)}^2$$
• D. $$\frac{D_2}{D_1}$$

Answer 1

The correct option is B

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In case of purely cohesive soil, bearing capacity does not depends upon size of foundation.
Hence, ratio of gross ultimate bearing capacities =1