Question

The maximum load at which soil looses any further resistance to applied load is called

• A. Ultimate Bearing Capacity
• B. Safe Bearing Capacity
• C. Factor of safety
• D. Density

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Ultimate Bearing Capacity

The load which can be applied on sub-soil without causing failure is called Safe Bearing Capacity. The ratio between ultimate bearing capacity and safe bearing capacity is called Factor of safety. Factor of safety should be greater than 1