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_________ is used to indicate the maximum load per unit area which the soil will resist safely without displacement.(a) Bearing power(b) Maximum safe bearing capacity(c) Strength of soil(d) Allowable bearing pressureThe question was asked in an interview for internship.The above asked question is from Ground Techniques in portion Site Investigation and Ground Techniques of Construction & Building Materials

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Right option is (a) Bearing POWER

Explanation: The LOAD of the structure is ultimately COMING on the soil and hence it is of utmost importance to know the strength and behaviour of the soil. Dividing the ultimate bearing power of soil by a factor of SAFETY, the safe bearing capacity of soil is OBTAINED.



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