Question

Two circular footings of diameters $D_{1}and{D}_2$ are resting on the surface of a purely cohesive soil. The ratio $D_1/D_2=2$. If the ultimate load carrying capacity of the footing of diameter $D_{1}is200kN/m^2$, then the ultimate bearing capacity $\left(inkN/m^2\right)$ of the footing of diameter $D_2$ will be

• A. 100
• B. 200
• C. 314
• D. 571

Answer 1

The correct option is B 200

(b) For footings on purely cohensive soils, the bearing capacity does not depend upon the size of the footing. So the bearing capacity for daimeter $D_2$ will be $200kN/m^2$