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Which of the following value can be taken [Nc] surface for surface footing?

(a) 6

(b) 5

(c) 2.1

(d) 9

This question was addressed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.

The question is from General Bearing Capacity Equation: Brinch Hansen’s Analysis topic in portion Bearing Capacity of Geotechnical Engineering II

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Right choice is (a) 6

The explanation: Value of [Nc] surface may be roughly taken as 5 for surface strip footing and as 6 for square or circular footing.

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