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The bearing capacity equation for strip footing as given IS standard, can be modified on the basis of ___________

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The bearing capacity equation for strip footing as given IS standard, can be modified on the basis of ___________

(a) Shape of the footing

(b) Type of soil

(c) Bearing capacity

(d) All of the mentioned

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My question is from IS Code Method for Computing Bearing Capacity in portion Bearing Capacity of Geotechnical Engineering II

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Right choice is (a) Shape of the footing

The explanation is: The bearing equations applicable for strip footing shall be modified to take into account, the shape of the footings, and inclination of loading, depth of embankment and effect of water table.

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