Question

The value of shape factor S c, S q and S γ for circular base is _________

(a) 1.3, 1.2, 0.8

(b) 1.3, 1.2, 0.6

(c) 1.0, 1.0, 1.0

(d) 1.2, 1.0 and 1.3

This question was posed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

I would like to ask this question from IS Code Method for Computing Bearing Capacity topic in division Bearing Capacity of Geotechnical Engineering II

Answer 1

The correct choice is (b) 1.3, 1.2, 0.6

To elaborate: According to IS (6403 -1981) standards, the shape factor for circle base is 1.3, 1.2 and 0.6 for S c, S q and S γ respectively.