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Rankine considered the equilibrium of second soil element at __________

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Rankine considered the equilibrium of second soil element at __________

(a) Base of the structure

(b) Below the foundation

(c) Edge of the footing

(d) Top of the foundation

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Enquiry is from Minimum Depth of Foundation: Rankine’s Analysis in division Bearing Capacity of Geotechnical Engineering II

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Correct answer is (c) Edge of the footing

Explanation: Rankine considered the equilibrium of the other soil element (element 2) beyond the edge of the footing, but adjacent to element 1.

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