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Coefficient of horizontal soil reaction m, depends on _________

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Coefficient of horizontal soil reaction m, depends on _________

(a) Shape of the area carrying load and Nature of soil

(b) Skin friction

(c) None of the mentioned

(d) All of the mentioned

I got this question in final exam.

My doubt is from Analysis of Well Foundation in chapter Well Foundations of Geotechnical Engineering II

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Correct choice is (a) Shape of the area carrying load and Nature of soil

The best I can explain: Factor m, called the coefficient of horizontal soil reaction depends on the nature of soil, size and shape of the area which carries the load.

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