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What will be the shape of footing if a=0, is substituted in the pressure intensity equation “q2 = a. qs”?

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What will be the shape of footing if a=0, is substituted in the pressure intensity equation “q2 = a. qs”?

(a) Rectangular

(b) Triangular

(c) Trapezoidal

(d) Circular

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Asked question is from Shallow Foundations topic in division Shallow Foundations of Geotechnical Engineering II

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Correct choice is (b) Triangular

Best explanation: In the pressure intensity equation q2 = a. qs, if a= 0 we have a triangle with x̅ = L/3.

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