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The term ‘i’ in Hansen equation represents ___________

(a) Depth factor

(b) Shape factor

(c) Ground factor

(d) Inclination factor

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I need to ask this question from General Bearing Capacity Equation: Brinch Hansen’s Analysis in portion Bearing Capacity of Geotechnical Engineering II

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Correct choice is (d) Inclination factor

Best explanation: According to Brinch Hansen’s equation, i represent the inclination factor to account for both horizontal and vertical components of foundation loads.

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