Question
Geotechnical Engineering Question on Contact pressure
The contact pressure distribution shown in the figure belongs to a
A
rigid footing resting on a cohesionless soil.
B
rigid footing resting on a cohesive soil.
C
flexible footing resting on a cohesionless soil.
D
flexible footing resting on a cohesive soil.
Answer
rigid footing resting on a cohesive soil.
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B) : rigid footing resting on a cohesive soil..