Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering Mcqs


Q.  The rise of water table below the foundation influences the bearing capacity of soil mainly by reducing_______________?

a. cohesion and effective angle of shearing resistance
b. cohesion and effective unit weight of soil
c. effective unit weight of soil and effective angle of shearing resistance
d. effective angle of shearing resistance


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