Physics · Geotechnical Mechanics
The maximum permissible pressure per unit area that a foundation soil can safely support without undergoing shear failure or excessive structural settlement is known as the:
- 1Total bearing capacity
- 2Gross ultimate bearing capacity
- 3Net ultimate bearing capacity
- 4Safe bearing capacity✓
Correct answer
Safe bearing capacity
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