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The result of Dutch cone penetration test can be applied to determine _________

(a) Ultimate skin fraction

(b) Total ultimate point

(c) Ultimate bearing capacity

(d) None of the mentioned

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Question is taken from Pile Load Tests in division Pile Foundations of Geotechnical Engineering II

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Correct answer is (c) Ultimate bearing capacity

Explanation: The result of Dutch cone penetration test can be applied with sufficient accuracy to determine the ultimate bearing capacity of piles in cohesion soils.

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