Question

The recommendation of American code, for a differential settlement depends upon __________

(a) Type of structure and Pattern of loading

(b) Settlement depth

(c) None of the mentioned

(d) All of the mentioned

I got this question in examination.

My enquiry is from Bearing Capacity topic in section Bearing Capacity of Geotechnical Engineering II

Answer 1

Right option is (a) Type of structure and Pattern of loading

The best I can explain: The recommendation of American code are based upon that if the maximum total settlement is kept within a reasonable limit, the differential settlement will only be a fraction depending upon the type of structure and pattern of loading.