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Which of the following statement is correct for a strip foundation (Length x m) placed on the ground surface?

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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Which of the following statement is correct for a strip foundation (Length x m) placed
on the ground surface?
(a) Shape factor is 1.0+ x
(b) Depth factor is < 1.0
(c) Shape factor is 1.2
(d) Shape factor is 1.0

x = 25

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