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The value of c in the equation, q nf = c Nc.sc.dc.ic used for finding bearing capacity of cohesive soil can be calculated by ___________

(a) Unconfined compression strength test

(b) Static cone penetration test

(c) Relative density test

(d) All of the mentioned

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Correct option is (a) Unconfined compression strength test

The best I can explain: The value of cohesion c can be obtained from unconfined compression strength test. Alternatively, cohesion c may be determined by static cone resistance q c using the empirical relation between q c and c.

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