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The penetration resistance N for designing of raft should be taken at ___________ intervals.

(a) 50 cm

(b) 60 cm

(c) 75 cm

(d) 20 cm

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I want to ask this question from Shallow Foundations topic in section Shallow Foundations of Geotechnical Engineering II

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The correct option is (c) 75 cm

For explanation: The penetration resistance N values should be taken at 75 cm intervals for a depth equal to width of the raft, below the base of the raft.

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