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The vertical downward movement of the base of the structure is called __________

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The vertical downward movement of the base of the structure is called __________

(a) Penetration resistance

(b) Settlement

(c) Effective pressure

(d) Shear failure

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This intriguing question comes from Bearing Capacity in division Bearing Capacity of Geotechnical Engineering II

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Correct choice is (b) Settlement

The explanation: The vertical downward movement of the base of the structure is called settlement and its effect depends upon its magnitude and uniformity etc.

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