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For a rectangular combined footing, x̅ is given as ___________

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For a rectangular combined footing, x̅ is given as ___________

(a) x̅ = L/2

(b) L/3 < x̅ < L/2

(c) x̅ = L/3

(d) None of the mentioned

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Asked question is from Shallow Foundations in chapter Shallow Foundations of Geotechnical Engineering II

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The correct choice is (a) x̅ = L/2

The explanation: For a rectangular combined footing, x̅ = L/2 and for a trapezoidal combined footing solutions lies between the limits L/3 < x̅ < L/2.

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