Question

For a c-φ soil, Housel suggested which of the following expression?

(a) Q = A .q + P .s

(b) Q = A .q

(c) q f = M + N( BF/B p )

(d) All of the mentioned

The question was asked during an online exam.

The query is from Bearing Capacity topic in section Bearing Capacity of Geotechnical Engineering II

Answer 1

Right choice is (a) Q = A .q + P .s

Explanation: In 1929, Housel suggested the following expression for a c-φ soil:

Q = A .q + P .s

Where, Q = total load on bearing area;

P = perimeter of footing;

S = perimeter shear;

A = contact area of footing or plate.