The percent reduction in the bearing capacity of a strip footing resting on sand under flooding condition
Q. The percent reduction in the bearing capacity of a strip footing resting on sand under flooding condition (water level at the base of the footing) when compared to the situation where the water level is at a depth much greater than the width of footing, is approximately
(A) 0 (B) 25 (C) 50 (D) 100
Ans: 50
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