Question

In effect of shape method, the columns loads and bearing pressure distribution are divided in to ___________ system of forces.

(a) Two

(b) Four

(c) Three

(d) Five

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I'd like to ask this question from IS Code of Practice for Design of Raft Foundations in section Shallow Foundations of Geotechnical Engineering II

Answer 1

The correct choice is (c) Three

Easy explanation: The columns loads and bearing pressure distribution are divided in three system of forces such that each system balance within itself so that the sum of forces is zero and the sum of moments of these forces about any point is zero.