Question
Geotechnical Engineering Question on Sub-surface investigations
A 2 m wide strip footing is founded at a depth of 1.5 m below the ground level in a homogeneous pure clay bed. The clay bed has unit cohesion of 40 kPa. Due to seasonal fluctuations of water table from peak summer to peak monsoon period, the net ultimate bearing capacity of the footing, as per Terzaghi's theory, will
A
remain the same
B
decrease
C
increase
D
become zero
Answer
remain the same
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (A) :remain the same