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Geological Engineering · Q56

Engineering Properties of Rocks and Soils

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 56

Q56

The main parameter for evaluating the bearing capacity of soil is:

A.
Moisture content
B.
Dry density
C.
Cohesion
D.
Shear strength
E.
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Solution

Answer: Option
Solution:
Shear strength determines how much load a soil can support before failure.It is key for evaluating bearing capacity.