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asked Feb 8, 2022 in Geotechnical Engineering I by Sophia (102k points)

Contact pressure is between __________

(a) base of footing and underlying soil mass

(b) wall and column

(c) slab and wall

(d) wall and beam

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The above asked question is from Stress Distribution in chapter Stress Distribution of Geotechnical Engineering I

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answered Feb 9, 2022 by Oliver (727k points)
selected Sep 18, 2022 by Sophia

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Correct choice is (a) base of footing and underlying soil mass

The best explanation: Contact pressure is defined as the vertical pressure acting at the surface of contact between the base of footing and the underlying soil mass.

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