Question

For simple spread footing on clayey soil, the differential settlement should not exceed __________

(a) 1/ 400

(b) 1/300

(c) 1/100

(d) 1/3

I have been asked this question in examination.

Question is from Bearing Capacity topic in section Bearing Capacity of Geotechnical Engineering II

Answer 1

Right answer is (b) 1/300

Best explanation: For simple spread footing on clayey soils, the allowable pressure should be such that the differential settlement does not exceed 1/300.