Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering - Engineering

Q1:

The ultimate bearing capacity of a soil, is

A total load on the bearing area

B safe load on the bearing area

C load at which soil fails

D load at which soil consolidates.

ANS:C - load at which soil fails

The ultimate bearing capacity of a soil is the load at which the soil fails. It represents the maximum load that the soil can withstand without undergoing shear failure. This failure is typically associated with excessive settlement or excessive lateral movement. The ultimate bearing capacity is a critical parameter in geotechnical engineering and is used in the design of foundations to ensure the safety and stability of structures.